OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
11,168 km
6,939 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,168 km
6,939 mi / 6,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

OAH REC
Airport Name Shindand Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OAH REC
ICAO Code OASD SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Afghanistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Recife
Elevation 3,773 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.390000, 62.260000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Shindand Airport (OAH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,168 kilometers (6,939 miles / 6,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Afghanistan 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 02:56 in Shindand Airport, it's 19:26 in Recife. With a 7.5-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 3,740 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Shindand Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Shindand Airport (OAH) follows a heading of 57° (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 Shindand Airport (OAH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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