KES
Kelsey
Canada
9,075 km
5,639 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,075 km
5,639 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Winnipeg
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KES REC
Airport Name Kelsey Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KES REC
ICAO Code CZEE SBRF
City Kelsey Recife
Country Canada Brazil
Timezone America/Winnipeg America/Recife
Elevation 600 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 56.040000, -96.510000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kelsey (KES) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelsey Airport (KES) in Kelsey, Canada to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,075 kilometers (5,639 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Canada 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 03:25 in Kelsey, it's 06:25 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kelsey (KES) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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