NYM
Nadym
Russia
11,637 km
7,231 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,637 km
7,231 mi / 6,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NYM REC
Airport Name Nadym Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NYM REC
ICAO Code USMM SBRF
City Nadym Recife
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg America/Recife
Elevation 49 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 65.480000, 72.700000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nadym (NYM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadym Airport (NYM) in Nadym, Russia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,637 kilometers (7,231 miles / 6,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 05:02 in Nadym, it's 21:02 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 Nadym (NYM) follows a heading of 24° (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 Nadym Airport (NYM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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