NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
9,761 km
6,065 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,761 km
6,065 mi / 5,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Thule
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NAQ REC
Airport Name Qaanaaq Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NAQ REC
ICAO Code BGQQ SBRF
City Qaanaaq Recife
Country Greenland Brazil
Timezone America/Thule America/Recife
Elevation 51 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 77.490000, -69.390000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,761 kilometers (6,065 miles / 5,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Greenland 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 14:48 in Qaanaaq, it's 15:48 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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