EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,253 km
5,750 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,253 km
5,750 mi / 4,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
128°
southeast

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EDI SVB
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code EDI SVB
ICAO Code EGPH FMNS
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom Madagascar
Timezone Europe/London Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 9,253 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Edinburgh, it's 16:22 in Sambava Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sambava Airport (SVB) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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