SYD
Sydney
Australia
10,030 km
6,232 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
10,030 km
6,232 mi / 5,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SYD WAM
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code SYD WAM
ICAO Code YSSY FMMZ
City Sydney Ambatondrazaka
Country Australia Madagascar
Timezone Australia/Sydney Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 21 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Sydney (SYD) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 10,030 kilometers (6,232 miles / 5,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Australia with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:15 in Sydney, it's 05:15 in Ambatondrazaka. With a 8-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 2,492 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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