REC
Recife
Brazil
11,876 km
7,379 miles
UEN
Urengoy
Russia
Distance
11,876 km
7,379 mi / 6,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Recife
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC UEN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Urengoy Airport
IATA Code REC UEN
ICAO Code SBRF USDU
City Recife Urengoy
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 33 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 65.960000, 78.440000

Recife (REC) to Urengoy (UEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Urengoy Airport (UEN) in Urengoy, Russia is 11,876 kilometers (7,379 miles / 6,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 20:39 in Recife, it's 04:39 in Urengoy. 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.

The return flight from Urengoy (UEN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 288° (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 Urengoy Airport (UEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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