JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,276 km
1,414 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
2,276 km
1,414 mi / 1,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WAM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code JNB WAM
ICAO Code FAOR FMMZ
City Johannesburg Ambatondrazaka
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 2,276 kilometers (1,414 miles / 1,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 09:15 in Johannesburg, it's 10:15 in Ambatondrazaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,045 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka 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 Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 242° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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