DTW
Detroit
United States
14,731 km
9,154 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
14,731 km
9,154 mi / 7,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW WAM
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code DTW WAM
ICAO Code KDTW FMMZ
City Detroit Ambatondrazaka
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 645 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Detroit (DTW) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 14,731 kilometers (9,154 miles / 7,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 United States with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:27 in Detroit, it's 09:27 in Ambatondrazaka. With a 8-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 1,868 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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