CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,743 km
5,433 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,743 km
5,433 mi / 4,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN RVA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code CAN RVA
ICAO Code ZGGG FMSG
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 50 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 8,743 kilometers (5,433 miles / 4,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:45 in Guangzhou, it's 21:45 in Farafangana Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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