KZN
Kazan
Russia
10,391 km
6,457 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,391 km
6,457 mi / 5,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

KZN REC
Airport Name Kazan International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KZN REC
ICAO Code UWKD SBRF
City Kazan Recife
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/Recife
Elevation 411 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 55.610000, 49.280000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kazan (KZN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kazan International Airport (KZN) in Kazan, Russia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,391 kilometers (6,457 miles / 5,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 06:31 in Kazan, it's 00:31 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 Kazan (KZN) follows a heading of 34° (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 Kazan International Airport (KZN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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