The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran is 10,555 kilometers (6,559 miles / 5,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Iran. 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 01:54 in Recife, it's 08:24 in Rafsanjan Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,265 feet between the two airports. Rafsanjan Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 263° (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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.