REC
Recife
Brazil
8,451 km
5,251 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
8,451 km
5,251 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Recife
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

REC SFJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code REC SFJ
ICAO Code SBRF BGSF
City Recife Kangerlussuaq
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Recife America/Nuuk
Elevation 33 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 67.010000, -50.710000

Recife (REC) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 8,451 kilometers (5,251 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:10 in Recife, it's 07:10 in Kangerlussuaq.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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