REC
Recife
Brazil
10,887 km
6,765 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
10,887 km
6,765 mi / 5,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Recife
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC XBJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code REC XBJ
ICAO Code SBRF OIMB
City Recife Birjand
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Tehran
Elevation 33 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 32.900000, 59.270000

Recife (REC) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 10,887 kilometers (6,765 miles / 5,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 15:26 in Recife, it's 21:56 in Birjand. 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 4,919 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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