PHX
Phoenix
United States
17,135 km
10,647 miles
WAI
Antsohihy
Madagascar
Distance
17,135 km
10,647 mi / 9,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
49°
northeast

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PHX WAI
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Ambalabe Airport
IATA Code PHX WAI
ICAO Code KPHX FMNW
City Phoenix Antsohihy
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Phoenix Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,135 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 -14.900000, 47.990000

Phoenix (PHX) to Antsohihy (WAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Ambalabe Airport (WAI) in Antsohihy, Madagascar is 17,135 kilometers (10,647 miles / 9,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 20:30 in Phoenix, it's 06:30 in Antsohihy. With a 10-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 1,043 feet between the two airports. Ambalabe Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Antsohihy (WAI) to Phoenix (PHX) 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ambalabe Airport (WAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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