REC
Recife
Brazil
9,197 km
5,715 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,197 km
5,715 mi / 4,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZWA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Andapa Airport
IATA Code REC ZWA
ICAO Code SBRF FMND
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Recife Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 33 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Recife (REC) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 9,197 kilometers (5,715 miles / 4,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 17:16 in Recife, it's 23:16 in Andapa 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,519 feet between the two airports. Andapa Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Andapa Airport (ZWA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 263° (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 Andapa Airport (ZWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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