KNN
Kankan
Guinea
3,505 km
2,178 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,505 km
2,178 mi / 1,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KNN REC
Airport Name Kankan Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KNN REC
ICAO Code GUXN SBRF
City Kankan Recife
Country Guinea Brazil
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Recife
Elevation 1,234 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, -9.300000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kankan (KNN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,505 kilometers (2,178 miles / 1,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Guinea with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:43 in Kankan, it's 08:43 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,201 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Kankan Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kankan (KNN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kankan Airport (KNN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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