REC
Recife
Brazil
11,116 km
6,907 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
11,116 km
6,907 mi / 6,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Recife
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZAJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code REC ZAJ
ICAO Code SBRF OAZJ
City Recife Zaranj
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kabul
Elevation 33 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 30.970000, 61.870000

Recife (REC) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 11,116 kilometers (6,907 miles / 6,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 09:28 in Recife, it's 16:58 in Zaranj. With a 7.5-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 1,539 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

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

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