JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
15,657 km
9,729 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,657 km
9,729 mi / 8,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JVA PPT
Airport Name Ankavandra Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JVA PPT
ICAO Code FMMK NTAA
City Ankavandra Papeete
Country Madagascar French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 427 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -18.810000, 45.270000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ankavandra (JVA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,657 kilometers (9,729 miles / 8,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Ankavandra, it's 13:16 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Papeete (PPT) to Ankavandra (JVA) follows a heading of 203° (south southwest). 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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