REC
Recife
Brazil
11,221 km
6,973 miles
VKT
Vorkuta
Russia
Distance
11,221 km
6,973 mi / 6,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VKT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vorkuta Airport
IATA Code REC VKT
ICAO Code SBRF UUYW
City Recife Vorkuta
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Moscow
Elevation 33 ft 604 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 67.490000, 63.990000

Recife (REC) to Vorkuta (VKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vorkuta Airport (VKT) in Vorkuta, Russia is 11,221 kilometers (6,973 miles / 6,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 10:57 in Recife, it's 16:57 in Vorkuta. With a 6-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 Vorkuta (VKT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 275° (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 Vorkuta Airport (VKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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