JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
8,690 km
5,400 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,690 km
5,400 mi / 4,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

JVA REC
Airport Name Ankavandra Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JVA REC
ICAO Code FMMK SBRF
City Ankavandra Recife
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Recife
Elevation 427 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -18.810000, 45.270000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ankavandra (JVA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,690 kilometers (5,400 miles / 4,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 22:31 in Ankavandra, it's 16:31 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 Ankavandra (JVA) follows a heading of 108° (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 Ankavandra Airport (JVA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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