REC
Recife
Brazil
13,774 km
8,559 miles
RGH
Balurghat
India
Distance
13,774 km
8,559 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Recife
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC RGH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Balurghat Airport
IATA Code REC RGH
ICAO Code SBRF VEBG
City Recife Balurghat
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 33 ft 78 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 25.260000, 88.800000

Recife (REC) to Balurghat (RGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Balurghat Airport (RGH) in Balurghat, India is 13,774 kilometers (8,559 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Brazil with India. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:03 in Recife, it's 00:33 in Balurghat. With a 8.5-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 Balurghat (RGH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Balurghat Airport (RGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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