JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,927 km
1,198 miles
JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
Distance
1,927 km
1,198 mi / 1,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB JVA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ankavandra Airport
IATA Code JNB JVA
ICAO Code FAOR FMMK
City Johannesburg Ankavandra
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,558 ft 427 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -18.810000, 45.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ankavandra (JVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar is 1,927 kilometers (1,198 miles / 1,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:28 in Johannesburg, it's 04:28 in Ankavandra.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,131 feet between the two airports. Ankavandra Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ankavandra (JVA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 242° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Ankavandra Airport (JVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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