RAS
Rasht
Iran
10,077 km
6,261 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,077 km
6,261 mi / 5,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

RAS REC
Airport Name Sardar-e-Jangal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code RAS REC
ICAO Code OIGG SBRF
City Rasht Recife
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Recife
Elevation -40 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.320000, 49.620000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Rasht (RAS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,077 kilometers (6,261 miles / 5,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Iran 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 22:46 in Rasht, it's 16:16 in Recife. With a 6.5-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 Rasht (RAS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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