Airport Comparison
| KSH | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | KSH | REC |
| ICAO Code | OICC | SBRF |
| City | Kermanshah | Recife |
| Country | Iran | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 4,307 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.350000, 47.160000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Kermanshah (KSH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH) in Kermanshah, Iran to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,798 kilometers (6,088 miles / 5,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 259°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Iran with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Kermanshah, it's 11:00 in Recife. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,274 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kermanshah (KSH) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.