The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 9,662 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Recife, it's 07:29 in Thule.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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