The flight distance from Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,815 kilometers (7,342 miles / 6,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 20:55 in Bagram, it's 13:25 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 4,862 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bagram Air Base.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bagram (OAI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.