NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
9,073 km
5,638 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,073 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

NOS REC
Airport Name Fascene Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NOS REC
ICAO Code FMNN SBRF
City Nosy Be Recife
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Recife
Elevation 36 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.310000, 48.310000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nosy Be (NOS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,073 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 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 14:15 in Nosy Be, it's 08:15 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 Nosy Be (NOS) follows a heading of 102° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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