PEW
Peshawar
Pakistan
12,024 km
7,471 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,024 km
7,471 mi / 6,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

PEW REC
Airport Name Peshawar International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PEW REC
ICAO Code OPPS SBRF
City Peshawar Recife
Country Pakistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Recife
Elevation 1,158 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.990000, 71.510000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Peshawar (PEW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Peshawar International Airport (PEW) in Peshawar, Pakistan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,024 kilometers (7,471 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Pakistan 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 23:00 in Peshawar, it's 15:00 in Recife. With a 8-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 1,125 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Peshawar International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Peshawar (PEW) 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 Peshawar International Airport (PEW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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