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MEA to BBX: distance & flight time
Macaé (Macaé Airport) → Philadelphia (Wings Field)
4,826 mi
7,766 km · 4,193 nm
9h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,826 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 56m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MEA — Macaé Airport · Macaé, Brazil
- BBX — Wings Field · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MEA
- BZC · Umberto Modiano Airport32 mi away
- CFB · Cabo Frio Airport45 mi away
- CAW · Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport54 mi away
- ITP · Itaperuna Airport78 mi away
Near BBX
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport18 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base8 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport14 mi away
- DYL · Doylestown Airport15 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MEA from BBX?
The flight distance from Macaé (MEA) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 4,826 miles (7,766 km, 4,193 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEA to BBX?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MEA to BBX?
Nonstop service on MEA–BBX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Macaé and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 hour behind Macaé.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEA to BBX?
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Why are some MEA to BBX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MEA–BBX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.