LAX
Los Angeles
United States
17,905 km
11,126 miles
WAK
Ankazoabo
Madagascar
Distance
17,905 km
11,126 mi / 9,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX WAK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Ankazoabo Airport
IATA Code LAX WAK
ICAO Code KLAX FMSZ
City Los Angeles Ankazoabo
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 128 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -22.300000, 44.530000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ankazoabo (WAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) in Ankazoabo, Madagascar is 17,905 kilometers (11,126 miles / 9,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 02:45 in Los Angeles, it's 13:45 in Ankazoabo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,283 feet between the two airports. Ankazoabo Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Ankazoabo (WAK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 312° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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