REC
Recife
Brazil
8,703 km
5,408 miles
ZVA
Miandrivazo Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,703 km
5,408 mi / 4,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZVA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Miandrivazo Airport
IATA Code REC ZVA
ICAO Code SBRF FMMN
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Recife Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 33 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -19.560000, 45.450000

Recife (REC) to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) in Miandrivazo Airport, Madagascar is 8,703 kilometers (5,408 miles / 4,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 17:32 in Recife, it's 23:32 in Miandrivazo 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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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