REC
Recife
Brazil
9,323 km
5,793 miles
UMY
Sumy
Ukraine
Distance
9,323 km
5,793 mi / 5,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC UMY
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sumy Airport
IATA Code REC UMY
ICAO Code SBRF UKHS
City Recife Sumy
Country Brazil Ukraine
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 33 ft 594 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 50.860000, 34.760000

Recife (REC) to Sumy (UMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sumy Airport (UMY) in Sumy, Ukraine is 9,323 kilometers (5,793 miles / 5,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Ukraine. 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 16:23 in Recife, it's 21:23 in Sumy. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sumy (UMY) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Sumy Airport (UMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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