CTU
Chengdu
China
8,430 km
5,238 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,430 km
5,238 mi / 4,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU RVA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code CTU RVA
ICAO Code ZUUU FMSG
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,625 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Chengdu (CTU) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 8,430 kilometers (5,238 miles / 4,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 21:42 in Chengdu, it's 16:42 in Farafangana Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,599 feet between the two airports. Farafangana Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 48° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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