KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
8,874 km
5,514 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,874 km
5,514 mi / 4,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Vilnius
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUN REC
Airport Name Kaunas International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KUN REC
ICAO Code EYKA SBRF
City Kaunas Recife
Country Lithuania Brazil
Timezone Europe/Vilnius America/Recife
Elevation 256 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 54.960000, 24.080000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kaunas (KUN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,874 kilometers (5,514 miles / 4,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Lithuania 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 10:16 in Kaunas, it's 05:16 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 Kaunas (KUN) follows a heading of 30° (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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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