JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
16,637 km
10,338 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
16,637 km
10,338 mi / 8,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JVA SEA
Airport Name Ankavandra Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code JVA SEA
ICAO Code FMMK KSEA
City Ankavandra Seattle
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 427 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -18.810000, 45.270000 47.450000, -122.310000

Ankavandra (JVA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 16,637 kilometers (10,338 miles / 8,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in Ankavandra, it's 04:41 in Seattle. With a 11-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 Seattle (SEA) to Ankavandra (JVA) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Ankavandra Airport (JVA) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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