REC
Recife
Brazil
9,457 km
5,877 miles
URS
Kursk
Russia
Distance
9,457 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
36°
northeast

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REC URS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Kursk East Airport
IATA Code REC URS
ICAO Code SBRF UUOK
City Recife Kursk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Moscow
Elevation 33 ft 686 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 51.750000, 36.300000

Recife (REC) to Kursk (URS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kursk East Airport (URS) in Kursk, Russia is 9,457 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 08:04 in Recife, it's 14:04 in Kursk. With a 6-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 Kursk (URS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Kursk East Airport (URS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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