REC
Recife
Brazil
9,068 km
5,635 miles
WBD
Befandriana
Madagascar
Distance
9,068 km
5,635 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC WBD
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Avaratra Airport
IATA Code REC WBD
ICAO Code SBRF FMNF
City Recife Befandriana
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Recife Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 33 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -15.200000, 48.480000

Recife (REC) to Befandriana (WBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Avaratra Airport (WBD) in Befandriana, Madagascar is 9,068 kilometers (5,635 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:37 in Recife, it's 05:37 in Befandriana. 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 Befandriana (WBD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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