LAX
Los Angeles
United States
17,545 km
10,902 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
17,545 km
10,902 mi / 9,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX SVB
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code LAX SVB
ICAO Code KLAX FMNS
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 128 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 17,545 kilometers (10,902 miles / 9,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Los Angeles, it's 13:27 in Sambava Airport. 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 Sambava Airport (SVB) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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