NAG
Naqpur
India
12,812 km
7,961 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,812 km
7,961 mi / 6,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

NAG REC
Airport Name Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NAG REC
ICAO Code VANP SBRF
City Naqpur Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 1,033 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.090000, 79.050000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Naqpur (NAG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) in Naqpur, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,812 kilometers (7,961 miles / 6,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 India 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 14:24 in Naqpur, it's 05:54 in Recife. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Naqpur (NAG) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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