LKN
Leknes
Norway
9,288 km
5,771 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,288 km
5,771 mi / 5,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LKN REC
Airport Name Leknes Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LKN REC
ICAO Code ENLK SBRF
City Leknes Recife
Country Norway Brazil
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Recife
Elevation 78 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 68.150000, 13.610000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Leknes (LKN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leknes Airport (LKN) in Leknes, Norway to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,288 kilometers (5,771 miles / 5,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Norway 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 03:03 in Leknes, it's 23:03 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Leknes (LKN) follows a heading of 16° (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 Leknes Airport (LKN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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