KGF
Karaganda
Kazakhstan
12,005 km
7,460 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,005 km
7,460 mi / 6,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

KGF REC
Airport Name Sary-Arka International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KGF REC
ICAO Code UAKK SBRF
City Karaganda Recife
Country Kazakhstan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Recife
Elevation 1,766 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 49.670000, 73.330000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Karaganda (KGF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) in Karaganda, Kazakhstan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,005 kilometers (7,460 miles / 6,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 20:46 in Karaganda, it's 12:46 in Recife. With a 8-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 1,733 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Sary-Arka International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Karaganda (KGF) follows a heading of 40° (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 Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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