KHC
Kerch
Ukraine
9,228 km
5,734 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,228 km
5,734 mi / 4,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Simferopol
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KHC REC
Airport Name Kerch Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KHC REC
ICAO Code UKFK SBRF
City Kerch Recife
Country Ukraine Brazil
Timezone Europe/Simferopol America/Recife
Elevation 171 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 45.370000, 36.400000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kerch (KHC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerch Airport (KHC) in Kerch, Ukraine to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,228 kilometers (5,734 miles / 4,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 16:16 in Kerch, it's 10:16 in Recife. With a 6-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 Kerch (KHC) follows a heading of 42° (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 Kerch Airport (KHC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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