NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,224 km
8,217 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
13,224 km
8,217 mi / 7,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NAN SVB
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code NAN SVB
ICAO Code NFFN FMNS
City Nadi N/A
Country Fiji Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 59 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Nadi (NAN) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 13,224 kilometers (8,217 miles / 7,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Nadi, it's 13:26 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 Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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