GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,149 km
5,685 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,149 km
5,685 mi / 4,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

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GIG RVA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code GIG RVA
ICAO Code SBGL FMSG
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 9,149 kilometers (5,685 miles / 4,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 14:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:15 in Farafangana 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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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