SFO
San Francisco
United States
17,636 km
10,958 miles
WTS
Tsiroanomandidy
Madagascar
Distance
17,636 km
10,958 mi / 9,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO WTS
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Tsiroanomandidy Airport
IATA Code SFO WTS
ICAO Code KSFO FMMX
City San Francisco Tsiroanomandidy
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 13 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -18.760000, 46.050000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 17,636 kilometers (10,958 miles / 9,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 14:12 in San Francisco, it's 01:12 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 2,763 feet between the two airports. Tsiroanomandidy Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 334° (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 Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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