The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) in Miandrivazo Airport, Madagascar is 17,687 kilometers (10,990 miles / 9,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in San Francisco, it's 02:41 in Miandrivazo Airport. 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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.