MSP
Minneapolis
United States
15,361 km
9,545 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
15,361 km
9,545 mi / 8,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
62°
east northeast

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MSP WAM
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code MSP WAM
ICAO Code KMSP FMMZ
City Minneapolis Ambatondrazaka
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 842 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 15,361 kilometers (9,545 miles / 8,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 15:59 in Minneapolis, it's 00:59 in Ambatondrazaka. With a 9-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 1,671 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 319° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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