FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,009 km
6,219 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
10,009 km
6,219 mi / 5,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
253°
west southwest

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FUK SVB
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code FUK SVB
ICAO Code RJFF FMNS
City Fukuoka N/A
Country Japan Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 32 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 10,009 kilometers (6,219 miles / 5,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Japan 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 02:46 in Fukuoka, it's 20:46 in Sambava Airport. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sambava Airport (SVB) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 55° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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