WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
11,434 km
7,105 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,434 km
7,105 mi / 6,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

WAM WLG
Airport Name Ambatondrazaka Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code WAM WLG
ICAO Code FMMZ NZWN
City Ambatondrazaka Wellington
Country Madagascar New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,513 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -17.800000, 48.440000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,434 kilometers (7,105 miles / 6,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:45 in Ambatondrazaka, it's 18:45 in Wellington. 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 2,472 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Ambatondrazaka Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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