REC
Recife
Brazil
10,339 km
6,424 miles
ULY
Ulyanovsk
Russia
Distance
10,339 km
6,424 mi / 5,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Recife
Heading
35°
northeast

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REC ULY
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ulyanovsk East Airport
IATA Code REC ULY
ICAO Code SBRF UWLW
City Recife Ulyanovsk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Ulyanovsk
Elevation 33 ft 252 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 54.400000, 48.800000

Recife (REC) to Ulyanovsk (ULY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ulyanovsk East Airport (ULY) in Ulyanovsk, Russia is 10,339 kilometers (6,424 miles / 5,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 23:22 in Recife, it's 06:22 in Ulyanovsk. With a 7-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 Ulyanovsk (ULY) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Ulyanovsk East Airport (ULY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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