IVA
Ambanja
Madagascar
10,299 km
6,399 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
10,299 km
6,399 mi / 5,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IVA SYD
Airport Name Ambanja Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code IVA SYD
ICAO Code FMNJ YSSY
City Ambanja Sydney
Country Madagascar Australia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 36 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -13.650000, 48.460000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Ambanja (IVA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambanja Airport (IVA) in Ambanja, Madagascar to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,299 kilometers (6,399 miles / 5,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Ambanja, it's 12:12 in Sydney. 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.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Ambanja (IVA) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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