LAX
Los Angeles
United States
18,028 km
11,202 miles
WFI
Fianarantsoa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
18,028 km
11,202 mi / 9,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
49°
northeast

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LAX WFI
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Fianarantsoa Airport
IATA Code LAX WFI
ICAO Code KLAX FMSF
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 128 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -21.440000, 47.110000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) in Fianarantsoa Airport, Madagascar is 18,028 kilometers (11,202 miles / 9,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 01:22 in Los Angeles, it's 12:22 in Fianarantsoa Airport. 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 3,530 feet between the two airports. Fianarantsoa Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 317° (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 Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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