PVG
Shanghai
China
9,898 km
6,151 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,898 km
6,151 mi / 5,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PVG RVA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code PVG RVA
ICAO Code ZSPD FMSG
City Shanghai N/A
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 13 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Shanghai (PVG) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 9,898 kilometers (6,151 miles / 5,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 21:46 in Shanghai, it's 16:46 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 Shanghai (PVG) 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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