CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,853 km
2,394 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
3,853 km
2,394 mi / 2,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SVB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code CPT SVB
ICAO Code FACT FMNS
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 151 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 3,853 kilometers (2,394 miles / 2,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:38 in Cape Town, it's 01:38 in Sambava Airport.

The return flight from Sambava Airport (SVB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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