BWO
Balakovo
Russia
10,219 km
6,350 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,219 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Saratov
Heading
259°
west

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BWO REC
Airport Name Balakovo Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BWO REC
ICAO Code UWSB SBRF
City Balakovo Recife
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Saratov America/Recife
Elevation 95 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.860000, 47.750000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Balakovo (BWO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balakovo Airport (BWO) in Balakovo, Russia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,219 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Balakovo, it's 10:42 in Recife. With a 7-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 Recife (REC) to Balakovo (BWO) follows a heading of 38° (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 Balakovo Airport (BWO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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