REC
Recife
Brazil
14,335 km
8,907 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
14,335 km
8,907 mi / 7,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC UBN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code REC UBN
ICAO Code SBRF ZMCK
City Recife Ulaanbaatar
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 33 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 47.650000, 106.820000

Recife (REC) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 14,335 kilometers (8,907 miles / 7,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Mongolia. 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 09:08 in Recife, it's 20:08 in Ulaanbaatar. With a 11-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 4,452 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 308° (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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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