AVK
Arvaikheer
Mongolia
14,176 km
8,809 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,176 km
8,809 mi / 7,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AVK REC
Airport Name Arvaikheer Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AVK REC
ICAO Code ZMAH SBRF
City Arvaikheer Recife
Country Mongolia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Recife
Elevation 5,932 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, 102.800000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Arvaikheer (AVK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) in Arvaikheer, Mongolia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,176 kilometers (8,809 miles / 7,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Mongolia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:49 in Arvaikheer, it's 03:49 in Recife. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,899 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Arvaikheer Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Arvaikheer (AVK) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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