REC
Recife
Brazil
12,125 km
7,534 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
12,125 km
7,534 mi / 6,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Recife
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TLB
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code REC TLB
ICAO Code SBRF OPTA
City Recife Tarbela
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Karachi
Elevation 33 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 33.990000, 72.610000

Recife (REC) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 12,125 kilometers (7,534 miles / 6,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Pakistan. 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 12:58 in Recife, it's 20:58 in Tarbela. With a 8-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 1,081 feet between the two airports. Tarbela Dam Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tarbela (TLB) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 273° (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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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