NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,949 km
6,803 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
10,949 km
6,803 mi / 5,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
258°
west southwest

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NRT SVB
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code NRT SVB
ICAO Code RJAA FMNS
City Tokyo N/A
Country Japan Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 141 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Tokyo (NRT) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 10,949 kilometers (6,803 miles / 5,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 22:39 in Tokyo, it's 16:39 in Sambava 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 Sambava Airport (SVB) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 55° (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 Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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