FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
8,812 km
5,476 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,812 km
5,476 mi / 4,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

FTU REC
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FTU REC
ICAO Code FMSD SBRF
City Tolanaro Recife
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Recife
Elevation 29 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,812 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:30 in Tolanaro, it's 10:30 in Recife. 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 Recife (REC) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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