PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
13,066 km
8,119 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,066 km
8,119 mi / 7,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PYJ REC
Airport Name Polyarny Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PYJ REC
ICAO Code UERP SBRF
City Yakutia Recife
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Recife
Elevation 1,660 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Yakutia (PYJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,066 kilometers (8,119 miles / 7,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 21:26 in Yakutia, it's 09:26 in Recife. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,627 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Polyarny Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 14° (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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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