REC
Recife
Brazil
12,792 km
7,948 miles
RGK
Gorno-Altaysk
Russia
Distance
12,792 km
7,948 mi / 6,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC RGK
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Gorno-Altaysk Airport
IATA Code REC RGK
ICAO Code SBRF UNBG
City Recife Gorno-Altaysk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 33 ft 965 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 51.970000, 85.830000

Recife (REC) to Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) in Gorno-Altaysk, Russia is 12,792 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Brazil with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Recife, it's 17:37 in Gorno-Altaysk. With a 10-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 Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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