The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 13,080 kilometers (8,127 miles / 7,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:36 in Recife, it's 04:21 in Rukumkot. With a 8.75-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 2,467 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.