SFO
San Francisco
United States
17,636 km
10,959 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
17,636 km
10,959 mi / 9,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO WAM
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code SFO WAM
ICAO Code KSFO FMMZ
City San Francisco Ambatondrazaka
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 13 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -17.800000, 48.440000

San Francisco (SFO) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 17,636 kilometers (10,959 miles / 9,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 19:30 in San Francisco, it's 06:30 in Ambatondrazaka. 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 2,500 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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