NRT
Tokyo
Japan
11,684 km
7,260 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
11,684 km
7,260 mi / 6,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
252°
west southwest

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NRT RVA
Airport Name Narita International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code NRT RVA
ICAO Code RJAA FMSG
City Tokyo N/A
Country Japan Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 141 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Tokyo (NRT) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 11,684 kilometers (7,260 miles / 6,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:38 in Tokyo, it's 17:38 in Farafangana Airport. With a 6-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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Narita International Airport (NRT) and Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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