The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vitebsk East Airport (VTB) in Vitebsk, Belarus is 9,236 kilometers (5,739 miles / 4,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Belarus. 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 12:38 in Recife, it's 18:38 in Vitebsk. 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 Vitebsk (VTB) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 245° (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 Vitebsk East Airport (VTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.