KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,341 km
5,183 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,341 km
5,183 mi / 4,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KRK REC
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KRK REC
ICAO Code EPKK SBRF
City Kraków Recife
Country Poland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Recife
Elevation 791 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kraków (KRK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,341 kilometers (5,183 miles / 4,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Poland 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 09:21 in Kraków, it's 05:21 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 Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 33° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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