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Airport Comparison
| REC | UGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway |
| IATA Code | REC | UGL |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | SCGC |
| City | Recife | Antartica |
| Country | Brazil | AQ |
| Timezone | America/Recife | Antarctica/Palmer |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -79.780000, -83.320000 |
Recife (REC) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 8,360 kilometers (5,194 miles / 4,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 188°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Brazil with AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Recife, it's 03:36 in Antartica.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,428 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 50° (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 Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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