RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
16,500 km
10,253 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
16,500 km
10,253 mi / 8,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

RVA YYC
Airport Name Farafangana Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code RVA YYC
ICAO Code FMSG CYYC
City N/A Calgary
Country Madagascar Canada
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Edmonton
Elevation 26 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, 47.820000 51.110000, -114.020000

Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 16,500 kilometers (10,253 miles / 8,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Canada. 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 21:36 in Farafangana Airport, it's 12:36 in Calgary. With a 9-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 3,531 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Farafangana Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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