REC
Recife
Brazil
14,319 km
8,897 miles
ULN
Ulan Bator
Mongolia
Distance
14,319 km
8,897 mi / 7,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC ULN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
IATA Code REC ULN
ICAO Code SBRF ZMUB
City Recife Ulan Bator
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 33 ft 4,364 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 47.840000, 106.770000

Recife (REC) to Ulan Bator (ULN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia is 14,319 kilometers (8,897 miles / 7,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Mongolia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:28 in Recife, it's 22:28 in Ulan Bator. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,331 feet between the two airports. Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Ulan Bator (ULN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 308° (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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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