IKS
Tiksi
Russia
12,859 km
7,990 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,859 km
7,990 mi / 6,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IKS REC
Airport Name Tiksi Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IKS REC
ICAO Code UEST SBRF
City Tiksi Recife
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Recife
Elevation 26 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Tiksi (IKS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,859 kilometers (7,990 miles / 6,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 11:09 in Tiksi, it's 23:09 in Recife. With a 12-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 Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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