KBP
Kyiv
Ukraine
9,048 km
5,622 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,048 km
5,622 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Kyiv
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KBP REC
Airport Name Boryspil International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KBP REC
ICAO Code UKBB SBRF
City Kyiv Recife
Country Ukraine Brazil
Timezone Europe/Kyiv America/Recife
Elevation 427 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.340000, 30.890000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kyiv (KBP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boryspil International Airport (KBP) in Kyiv, Ukraine to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,048 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Ukraine 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 11:41 in Kyiv, it's 06:41 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kyiv (KBP) 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 Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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