OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
10,241 km
6,364 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
10,241 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OOL RVA
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code OOL RVA
ICAO Code YBCG FMSG
City Gold Coast N/A
Country Australia Madagascar
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 21 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 10,241 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Australia 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 21:48 in Gold Coast, it's 14:48 in Farafangana Airport. With a 7-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 Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 122° (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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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