NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
10,418 km
6,473 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,418 km
6,473 mi / 5,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

NHD REC
Airport Name Al Minhad Air Base Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NHD REC
ICAO Code OMDM SBRF
City Dubai Recife
Country United Arab Emirates Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Recife
Elevation 165 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 25.030000, 55.370000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Dubai (NHD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,418 kilometers (6,473 miles / 5,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 21:21 in Dubai, it's 14:21 in Recife. With a 7-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 Dubai (NHD) follows a heading of 65° (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 Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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