KAU
Kauhava
Finland
9,298 km
5,777 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,298 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KAU REC
Airport Name Kauhava Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KAU REC
ICAO Code EFKA SBRF
City Kauhava Recife
Country Finland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Recife
Elevation 151 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 63.130000, 23.050000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kauhava (KAU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kauhava Airport (KAU) in Kauhava, Finland to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,298 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 16:49 in Kauhava, it's 11:49 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 Kauhava (KAU) 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 Kauhava Airport (KAU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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