GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
8,164 km
5,073 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,164 km
5,073 mi / 4,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nuuk
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GOH REC
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GOH REC
ICAO Code BGGH SBRF
City Nuuk Recife
Country Greenland Brazil
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Recife
Elevation 283 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nuuk (GOH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,164 kilometers (5,073 miles / 4,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Greenland with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Nuuk, it's 15:43 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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