KKY
Kilkenny
Ireland
7,248 km
4,504 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,248 km
4,504 mi / 3,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
210°
south southwest

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KKY REC
Airport Name Kilkenny Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KKY REC
ICAO Code EIKK SBRF
City Kilkenny Recife
Country Ireland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Recife
Elevation 319 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 52.650000, -7.300000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kilkenny (KKY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilkenny Airport (KKY) in Kilkenny, Ireland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,248 kilometers (4,504 miles / 3,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Ireland 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 23:37 in Kilkenny, it's 20:37 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kilkenny (KKY) 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 Kilkenny Airport (KKY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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