Airport Comparison
| JFK | WTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Tsiroanomandidy Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | WTS |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | FMMX |
| City | New York | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Country | United States | Madagascar |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 2,776 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | -18.760000, 46.050000 |
New York (JFK) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 13,847 kilometers (8,604 miles / 7,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 86°.
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 04:13 in New York, it's 12:13 in Tsiroanomandidy. 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 2,763 feet between the two airports. Tsiroanomandidy Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.
The return flight from Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 307° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.