FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
12,023 km
7,471 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,023 km
7,471 mi / 6,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

FVM REC
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FVM REC
ICAO Code VRMF SBRF
City Fuvahmulah Island Recife
Country Maldives Brazil
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Recife
Elevation 17 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,023 kilometers (7,471 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:12 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 14:12 in Recife. With a 8-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 Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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