OEL
Orel
Russia
9,483 km
5,893 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,483 km
5,893 mi / 5,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OEL REC
Airport Name Oryol Yuzhny Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OEL REC
ICAO Code UUOR SBRF
City Orel Recife
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/Recife
Elevation 656 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 52.930000, 36.000000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Orel (OEL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oryol Yuzhny Airport (OEL) in Orel, Russia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 07:47 in Orel, it's 01:47 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 Orel (OEL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Oryol Yuzhny Airport (OEL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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