GYG
Magan
Russia
13,882 km
8,626 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,882 km
8,626 mi / 7,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GYG REC
Airport Name Magan Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GYG REC
ICAO Code UEMM SBRF
City Magan Recife
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Recife
Elevation 577 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 62.100000, 129.550000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Magan (GYG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Magan Airport (GYG) in Magan, Russia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,882 kilometers (8,626 miles / 7,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Russia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:00 in Magan, it's 22:00 in Recife. With a 12-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 Recife (REC) to Magan (GYG) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Magan Airport (GYG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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