REC
Recife
Brazil
9,941 km
6,177 miles
VGD
Vologda
Russia
Distance
9,941 km
6,177 mi / 5,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VGD
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vologda Airport
IATA Code REC VGD
ICAO Code SBRF ULWW
City Recife Vologda
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Moscow
Elevation 33 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 59.280000, 39.940000

Recife (REC) to Vologda (VGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vologda Airport (VGD) in Vologda, Russia is 9,941 kilometers (6,177 miles / 5,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 17:56 in Recife, it's 23:56 in Vologda. 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 Vologda (VGD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 253° (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 Vologda Airport (VGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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