DEN
Denver
United States
16,262 km
10,104 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
16,262 km
10,104 mi / 8,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
48°
northeast

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DEN SVB
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code DEN SVB
ICAO Code KDEN FMNS
City Denver N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Denver Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,434 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Denver (DEN) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 16,262 kilometers (10,104 miles / 8,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in Denver, it's 11:58 in Sambava Airport. With a 10-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 5,414 feet between the two airports. Sambava Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sambava Airport (SVB) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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