PEK
Beijing
China
9,970 km
6,195 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,970 km
6,195 mi / 5,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
239°
west southwest

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PEK RVA
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code PEK RVA
ICAO Code ZBAA FMSG
City Beijing N/A
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 116 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Beijing (PEK) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 9,970 kilometers (6,195 miles / 5,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 China 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 23:12 in Beijing, it's 18:12 in Farafangana Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 45° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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