AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,900 km
7,395 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
11,900 km
7,395 mi / 6,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
236°
southwest

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AKL ZWA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Andapa Airport
IATA Code AKL ZWA
ICAO Code NZAA FMND
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 23 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 11,900 kilometers (7,395 miles / 6,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 New Zealand with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Auckland, it's 12:03 in Andapa Airport. With a 10-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 1,529 feet between the two airports. Andapa Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Andapa Airport (ZWA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Andapa Airport (ZWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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