LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,522 km
5,295 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,522 km
5,295 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
121°
east southeast

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LIS SVB
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code LIS SVB
ICAO Code LPPT FMNS
City Lisbon N/A
Country Portugal Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 374 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Lisbon (LIS) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 8,522 kilometers (5,295 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:55 in Lisbon, it's 20:55 in Sambava Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sambava Airport (SVB) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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