REC
Recife
Brazil
12,785 km
7,944 miles
TJV
Thanjavur
India
Distance
12,785 km
7,944 mi / 6,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Recife
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

REC TJV
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tanjore Air Force Base
IATA Code REC TJV
ICAO Code SBRF VOTJ
City Recife Thanjavur
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 33 ft 253 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 10.720000, 79.100000

Recife (REC) to Thanjavur (TJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) in Thanjavur, India is 12,785 kilometers (7,944 miles / 6,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 23:01 in Recife, it's 07:31 in Thanjavur. 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 Thanjavur (TJV) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 266° (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 Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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