# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Tambohorano (WTA)

> 12,063 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,063 km / 7,496 mi / 6,514 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 230° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 140° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 09:46 in Auckland, it's 00:46 in Tambohorano)
- **Elevation difference**: 0 ft (WTA is equal than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Tambohorano Airport (WTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wta-tambohorano-tambohorano-airport/1ef266de-dbb6-6508-aa9b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tambohorano, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMMU
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -17.480000, 43.970000
- Elevation: 23 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:46 in Auckland, it's 00:46 in Tambohorano.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tambohorano Airport (WTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wta-tambohorano-tambohorano-airport/1ef266de-dbb6-6508-aa9b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)