REC
Recife
Brazil
9,711 km
6,034 miles
ZIA
Zhukovsky
Russia
Distance
9,711 km
6,034 mi / 5,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
33°
north northeast

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REC ZIA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ramenskoye Airport
IATA Code REC ZIA
ICAO Code SBRF UUBW
City Recife Zhukovsky
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Moscow
Elevation 33 ft 377 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 55.550000, 38.150000

Recife (REC) to Zhukovsky (ZIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ramenskoye Airport (ZIA) in Zhukovsky, Russia is 9,711 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 17:07 in Recife, it's 23:07 in Zhukovsky. 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 Zhukovsky (ZIA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 251° (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 Ramenskoye Airport (ZIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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