JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,401 km
1,492 miles
WAI
Antsohihy
Madagascar
Distance
2,401 km
1,492 mi / 1,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB WAI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ambalabe Airport
IATA Code JNB WAI
ICAO Code FAOR FMNW
City Johannesburg Antsohihy
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,558 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -14.900000, 47.990000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Antsohihy (WAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ambalabe Airport (WAI) in Antsohihy, Madagascar is 2,401 kilometers (1,492 miles / 1,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Johannesburg, it's 01:59 in Antsohihy.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,466 feet between the two airports. Ambalabe Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Antsohihy (WAI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 236° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Ambalabe Airport (WAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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