LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,466 km
5,882 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,466 km
5,882 mi / 5,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
137°
southeast

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LGW RVA
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code LGW RVA
ICAO Code EGKK FMSG
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Madagascar
Timezone Europe/London Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 202 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -22.810000, 47.820000

London (LGW) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 9,466 kilometers (5,882 miles / 5,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:21 in London, it's 23:21 in Farafangana Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Farafangana Airport (RVA) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 332° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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