RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
13,667 km
8,492 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,667 km
8,492 mi / 7,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RVA UIO
Airport Name Farafangana Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RVA UIO
ICAO Code FMSG SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Madagascar Ecuador
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 26 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, 47.820000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,667 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:45 in Farafangana Airport, it's 10:45 in Quito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,174 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Farafangana Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) follows a heading of 118° (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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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