REC
Recife
Brazil
13,101 km
8,141 miles
UKG
Ust-Kuyga
Russia
Distance
13,101 km
8,141 mi / 7,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Recife
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

REC UKG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ust-Kuyga Airport
IATA Code REC UKG
ICAO Code SBRF UEBT
City Recife Ust-Kuyga
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 70.010000, 135.650000

Recife (REC) to Ust-Kuyga (UKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ust-Kuyga Airport (UKG) in Ust-Kuyga, Russia is 13,101 kilometers (8,141 miles / 7,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 14:34 in Recife, it's 03:34 in Ust-Kuyga. With a 13-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 Ust-Kuyga (UKG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Ust-Kuyga Airport (UKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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