REC
Recife
Brazil
9,801 km
6,090 miles
TBZ
Tabriz
Iran
Distance
9,801 km
6,090 mi / 5,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Recife
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TBZ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tabriz International Airport
IATA Code REC TBZ
ICAO Code SBRF OITT
City Recife Tabriz
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Tehran
Elevation 33 ft 4,459 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.130000, 46.230000

Recife (REC) to Tabriz (TBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) in Tabriz, Iran is 9,801 kilometers (6,090 miles / 5,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 15:15 in Recife, it's 21:45 in Tabriz. 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 4,426 feet between the two airports. Tabriz International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tabriz (TBZ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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