KJP
Kerama
Japan
17,266 km
10,729 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,266 km
10,729 mi / 9,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KJP REC
Airport Name Kerama Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KJP REC
ICAO Code ROKR SBRF
City Kerama Recife
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Recife
Elevation 156 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.170000, 127.290000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kerama (KJP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerama Airport (KJP) in Kerama, Japan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,266 kilometers (10,729 miles / 9,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Japan 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 07:05 in Kerama, it's 19:05 in Recife. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kerama (KJP) follows a heading of 41° (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 Kerama Airport (KJP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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