KAJ
Kajaani
Finland
9,560 km
5,940 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,560 km
5,940 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
242°
west southwest

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KAJ REC
Airport Name Kajaani Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KAJ REC
ICAO Code EFKI SBRF
City Kajaani Recife
Country Finland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Recife
Elevation 483 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 64.290000, 27.690000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kajaani (KAJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kajaani Airport (KAJ) in Kajaani, Finland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,560 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Kajaani, it's 05:45 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kajaani (KAJ) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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