REC
Recife
Brazil
9,049 km
5,623 miles
VVB
Mahanoro
Madagascar
Distance
9,049 km
5,623 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC VVB
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Mahanoro Airport
IATA Code REC VVB
ICAO Code SBRF FMMH
City Recife Mahanoro
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Recife Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 33 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -19.830000, 48.800000

Recife (REC) to Mahanoro (VVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Mahanoro Airport (VVB) in Mahanoro, Madagascar is 9,049 kilometers (5,623 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 10:02 in Recife, it's 16:02 in Mahanoro. 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 Mahanoro (VVB) 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 Mahanoro Airport (VVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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