The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tuticorin Southwest Airport (TCR) in Tuticorin Southwest Airport, India is 12,650 kilometers (7,860 miles / 6,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 00:21 in Recife, it's 08:51 in Tuticorin Southwest Airport. 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 Tuticorin Southwest Airport (TCR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Tuticorin Southwest Airport (TCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.