KGP
Kogalym
Russia
11,808 km
7,337 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,808 km
7,337 mi / 6,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGP REC
Airport Name Kogalym International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KGP REC
ICAO Code USRK SBRF
City Kogalym Recife
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg America/Recife
Elevation 220 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 62.190000, 74.530000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kogalym (KGP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kogalym International Airport (KGP) in Kogalym, Russia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,808 kilometers (7,337 miles / 6,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 17:12 in Kogalym, it's 09:12 in Recife. With a 8-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 Kogalym (KGP) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Kogalym International Airport (KGP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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