JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
8,658 km
5,380 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,658 km
5,380 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nuuk
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JEG REC
Airport Name Aasiaat Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JEG REC
ICAO Code BGAA SBRF
City Aasiaat Recife
Country Greenland Brazil
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Recife
Elevation 74 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 68.720000, -52.780000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Aasiaat (JEG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,658 kilometers (5,380 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 21:50 in Aasiaat, it's 20:50 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Aasiaat (JEG) 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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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