KUT
Kutaisi
Georgia
9,593 km
5,961 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,593 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tbilisi
Heading
256°
west southwest

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KUT REC
Airport Name Kopitnari Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KUT REC
ICAO Code UGKO SBRF
City Kutaisi Recife
Country Georgia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tbilisi America/Recife
Elevation 223 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.180000, 42.480000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kutaisi (KUT) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kopitnari Airport (KUT) in Kutaisi, Georgia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,593 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Kutaisi, it's 11:27 in Recife. With a 7-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 Kutaisi (KUT) follows a heading of 46° (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 Kopitnari Airport (KUT) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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