KVL
Kivalina
United States
12,423 km
7,719 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,423 km
7,719 mi / 6,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
55°
northeast

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KVL REC
Airport Name Kivalina Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KVL REC
ICAO Code PAVL SBRF
City Kivalina Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 18 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 67.740000, -164.560000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kivalina (KVL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,423 kilometers (7,719 miles / 6,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Kivalina, it's 15:47 in Recife. With a 6-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 Kivalina (KVL) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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