LAX
Los Angeles
United States
17,730 km
11,017 miles
WTS
Tsiroanomandidy
Madagascar
Distance
17,730 km
11,017 mi / 9,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX WTS
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Tsiroanomandidy Airport
IATA Code LAX WTS
ICAO Code KLAX FMMX
City Los Angeles Tsiroanomandidy
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 128 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -18.760000, 46.050000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 17,730 kilometers (11,017 miles / 9,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 18:29 in Los Angeles, it's 05:29 in Tsiroanomandidy. 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 2,648 feet between the two airports. Tsiroanomandidy Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 321° (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 Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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