REC
Recife
Brazil
11,771 km
7,314 miles
SGC
Surgut
Russia
Distance
11,771 km
7,314 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Recife
Heading
28°
north northeast

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REC SGC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Surgut Airport
IATA Code REC SGC
ICAO Code SBRF USRR
City Recife Surgut
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 33 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 61.340000, 73.400000

Recife (REC) to Surgut (SGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Surgut Airport (SGC) in Surgut, Russia is 11,771 kilometers (7,314 miles / 6,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:21 in Recife, it's 00:21 in Surgut. 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 Surgut (SGC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Surgut Airport (SGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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