The flight distance from Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) in Novy Urengoy, Russia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,789 kilometers (7,326 miles / 6,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 22:40 in Novy Urengoy, it's 14:40 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 Novy Urengoy (NUX) follows a heading of 23° (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 Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.