KQA
Akutan
United States
13,289 km
8,258 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,289 km
8,258 mi / 7,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Nome
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KQA REC
Airport Name Akutan Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KQA REC
ICAO Code PAUT SBRF
City Akutan Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Nome America/Recife
Elevation 129 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Akutan (KQA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,289 kilometers (8,258 miles / 7,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 United States 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 11:00 in Akutan, it's 17:00 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Akutan (KQA) follows a heading of 329° (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 Akutan Airport (KQA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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