REC
Recife
Brazil
8,773 km
5,451 miles
WTS
Tsiroanomandidy
Madagascar
Distance
8,773 km
5,451 mi / 4,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC WTS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tsiroanomandidy Airport
IATA Code REC WTS
ICAO Code SBRF FMMX
City Recife Tsiroanomandidy
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Recife Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 33 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -18.760000, 46.050000

Recife (REC) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 8,773 kilometers (5,451 miles / 4,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 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 06:39 in Recife, it's 12:39 in Tsiroanomandidy. 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 2,743 feet between the two airports. Tsiroanomandidy Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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