JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
17,682 km
10,987 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
17,682 km
10,987 mi / 9,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JVA LAX
Airport Name Ankavandra Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code JVA LAX
ICAO Code FMMK KLAX
City Ankavandra Los Angeles
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 427 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -18.810000, 45.270000 33.940000, -118.410000

Ankavandra (JVA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 17,682 kilometers (10,987 miles / 9,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 23:56 in Ankavandra, it's 12:56 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Ankavandra (JVA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Ankavandra Airport (JVA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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