LAX
Los Angeles
United States
17,795 km
11,057 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
17,795 km
11,057 mi / 9,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX WAM
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code LAX WAM
ICAO Code KLAX FMMZ
City Los Angeles Ambatondrazaka
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 128 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 17,795 kilometers (11,057 miles / 9,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 23:17 in Los Angeles, it's 10:17 in Ambatondrazaka. 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 2,385 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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