MSP
Minneapolis
United States
15,177 km
9,431 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
15,177 km
9,431 mi / 8,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
57°
east northeast

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MSP SVB
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code MSP SVB
ICAO Code KMSP FMNS
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 842 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 15,177 kilometers (9,431 miles / 8,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 05:45 in Minneapolis, it's 14:45 in Sambava Airport. With a 9-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 Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 322° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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