NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
10,988 km
6,828 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,988 km
6,828 mi / 5,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

NCU REC
Airport Name Nukus Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NCU REC
ICAO Code UTNN SBRF
City Nukus Recife
Country Uzbekistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Samarkand America/Recife
Elevation 246 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.490000, 59.620000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nukus (NCU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,988 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Uzbekistan 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 11:50 in Nukus, it's 03:50 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 Nukus (NCU) follows a heading of 48° (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 Nukus Airport (NCU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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