MXM
Morombe Airport
Madagascar
8,471 km
5,264 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,471 km
5,264 mi / 4,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

MXM REC
Airport Name Morombe Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MXM REC
ICAO Code FMSR SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Recife
Elevation 16 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -21.750000, 43.380000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Morombe Airport (MXM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Morombe Airport (MXM) in Morombe Airport, Madagascar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,471 kilometers (5,264 miles / 4,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Morombe Airport, it's 08:28 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 Morombe Airport (MXM) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Morombe Airport (MXM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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