REC
Recife
Brazil
9,548 km
5,933 miles
VSG
Luhansk
Ukraine
Distance
9,548 km
5,933 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VSG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Luhansk International Airport
IATA Code REC VSG
ICAO Code SBRF UKCW
City Recife Luhansk
Country Brazil Ukraine
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 33 ft 636 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 48.420000, 39.370000

Recife (REC) to Luhansk (VSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Luhansk International Airport (VSG) in Luhansk, Ukraine is 9,548 kilometers (5,933 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 04:09 in Recife, it's 09:09 in Luhansk. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luhansk (VSG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 253° (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 Luhansk International Airport (VSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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