PHX
Phoenix
United States
17,035 km
10,585 miles
WTA
Tambohorano
Madagascar
Distance
17,035 km
10,585 mi / 9,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PHX WTA
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Tambohorano Airport
IATA Code PHX WTA
ICAO Code KPHX FMMU
City Phoenix Tambohorano
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Phoenix Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,135 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 -17.480000, 43.970000

Phoenix (PHX) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 17,035 kilometers (10,585 miles / 9,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 20:55 in Phoenix, it's 06:55 in Tambohorano. 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 1,112 feet between the two airports. Tambohorano Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Tambohorano (WTA) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 311° (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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.