JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,014 km
1,251 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
2,014 km
1,251 mi / 1,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB RVA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code JNB RVA
ICAO Code FAOR FMSG
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,558 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 2,014 kilometers (1,251 miles / 1,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 17:09 in Johannesburg, it's 18:09 in Farafangana Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,532 feet between the two airports. Farafangana 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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 255° (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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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