OVA
Bekily
Madagascar
8,651 km
5,375 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,651 km
5,375 mi / 4,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

OVA REC
Airport Name Bekily Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OVA REC
ICAO Code FMSL SBRF
City Bekily Recife
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Recife
Elevation 1,270 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -24.240000, 45.300000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bekily (OVA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bekily Airport (OVA) in Bekily, Madagascar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,651 kilometers (5,375 miles / 4,671 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 09:24 in Bekily, it's 03:24 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,237 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bekily Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bekily (OVA) follows a heading of 113° (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 Bekily Airport (OVA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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