REC
Recife
Brazil
9,130 km
5,673 miles
TMM
Toamasina Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,130 km
5,673 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC TMM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Toamasina Airport
IATA Code REC TMM
ICAO Code SBRF FMMT
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Recife Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 33 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -18.110000, 49.390000

Recife (REC) to Toamasina Airport (TMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Toamasina Airport (TMM) in Toamasina Airport, Madagascar is 9,130 kilometers (5,673 miles / 4,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Recife, it's 21:45 in Toamasina Airport. 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 Toamasina Airport (TMM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Toamasina Airport (TMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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