IVA
Ambanja
Madagascar
16,160 km
10,042 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
16,160 km
10,042 mi / 8,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

IVA SEA
Airport Name Ambanja Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code IVA SEA
ICAO Code FMNJ KSEA
City Ambanja Seattle
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 36 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -13.650000, 48.460000 47.450000, -122.310000

Ambanja (IVA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambanja Airport (IVA) in Ambanja, Madagascar to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 16,160 kilometers (10,042 miles / 8,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 United States. 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 12:33 in Ambanja, it's 01:33 in Seattle. With a 11-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 Seattle (SEA) to Ambanja (IVA) follows a heading of 16° (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 Ambanja Airport (IVA) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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