KMQ
Kanazawa
Japan
16,752 km
10,409 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,752 km
10,409 mi / 9,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
342°
north northwest

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KMQ REC
Airport Name Komatsu Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KMQ REC
ICAO Code RJNK SBRF
City Kanazawa Recife
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Recife
Elevation 36 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.390000, 136.410000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kanazawa (KMQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) in Kanazawa, Japan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,752 kilometers (10,409 miles / 9,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Kanazawa, it's 04:19 in Recife. With a 12-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 Recife (REC) to Kanazawa (KMQ) follows a heading of 14° (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 Komatsu Airport (KMQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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