REC
Recife
Brazil
8,622 km
5,358 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
8,622 km
5,358 mi / 4,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC WAQ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code REC WAQ
ICAO Code SBRF FMMG
City Recife Antsalova
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Recife Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 33 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Recife (REC) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 8,622 kilometers (5,358 miles / 4,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 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 13:56 in Recife, it's 19:56 in Antsalova. 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 Antsalova (WAQ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 266° (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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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