REC
Recife
Brazil
12,546 km
7,796 miles
VDY
Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW)
India
Distance
12,546 km
7,796 mi / 6,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Recife
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VDY
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW)
IATA Code REC VDY
ICAO Code SBRF VOJV
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 33 ft 1,670 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 15.170000, 76.630000

Recife (REC) to Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY) in Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW), India is 12,546 kilometers (7,796 miles / 6,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 10:05 in Recife, it's 18:35 in Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW). 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,637 feet between the two airports. Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 267° (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 Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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