RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
18,121 km
11,260 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
18,121 km
11,260 mi / 9,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RVA SFO
Airport Name Farafangana Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RVA SFO
ICAO Code FMSG KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, 47.820000 37.620000, -122.380000

Farafangana Airport (RVA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 18,121 kilometers (11,260 miles / 9,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Farafangana Airport, it's 02:25 in San Francisco. With a 11-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 San Francisco (SFO) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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