GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,064 km
5,632 miles
JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
Distance
9,064 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JVA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ankavandra Airport
IATA Code GIG JVA
ICAO Code SBGL FMMK
City Rio De Janeiro Ankavandra
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 427 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -18.810000, 45.270000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ankavandra (JVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar is 9,064 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:17 in Ankavandra. 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 Ankavandra (JVA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Ankavandra Airport (JVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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