JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
8,693 km
5,402 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,693 km
5,402 mi / 4,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nuuk
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JAV REC
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JAV REC
ICAO Code BGJN SBRF
City Ilulissat Recife
Country Greenland Brazil
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Recife
Elevation 95 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,693 kilometers (5,402 miles / 4,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 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 19:10 in Ilulissat, it's 18:10 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 354° (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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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