IEV
Kyiv
Ukraine
9,022 km
5,606 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,022 km
5,606 mi / 4,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Kyiv
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IEV REC
Airport Name Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IEV REC
ICAO Code UKKK SBRF
City Kyiv Recife
Country Ukraine Brazil
Timezone Europe/Kyiv America/Recife
Elevation 586 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.400000, 30.450000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kyiv (IEV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport (IEV) in Kyiv, Ukraine to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,022 kilometers (5,606 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Ukraine 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 06:37 in Kyiv, it's 01:37 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kyiv (IEV) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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