LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
9,055 km
5,626 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,055 km
5,626 mi / 4,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
129°
southeast

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LIS RVA
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code LIS RVA
ICAO Code LPPT FMSG
City Lisbon N/A
Country Portugal Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 374 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Lisbon (LIS) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 9,055 kilometers (5,626 miles / 4,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Portugal 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 08:10 in Lisbon, it's 11:10 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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 319° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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