The flight distance from Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,574 kilometers (5,949 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Kirkuk, it's 11:08 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,028 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Kirkuk Air Base.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kirkuk (KIK) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.