KKN
Kirkenes
Norway
9,923 km
6,166 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,923 km
6,166 mi / 5,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KKN REC
Airport Name Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KKN REC
ICAO Code ENKR SBRF
City Kirkenes Recife
Country Norway Brazil
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Recife
Elevation 283 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 69.730000, 29.890000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kirkenes (KKN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) in Kirkenes, Norway to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,923 kilometers (6,166 miles / 5,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:58 in Kirkenes, it's 12:58 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kirkenes (KKN) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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