RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
15,028 km
9,338 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
15,028 km
9,338 mi / 8,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RVA TPA
Airport Name Farafangana Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code RVA TPA
ICAO Code FMSG KTPA
City N/A Tampa
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/New_York
Elevation 26 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, 47.820000 27.980000, -82.530000

Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 15,028 kilometers (9,338 miles / 8,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 23:37 in Farafangana Airport, it's 15:37 in Tampa. With a 8-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 Tampa (TPA) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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