WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
16,000 km
9,942 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
16,000 km
9,942 mi / 8,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

WAM YYC
Airport Name Ambatondrazaka Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code WAM YYC
ICAO Code FMMZ CYYC
City Ambatondrazaka Calgary
Country Madagascar Canada
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,513 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -17.800000, 48.440000 51.110000, -114.020000

Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 16,000 kilometers (9,942 miles / 8,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:15 in Ambatondrazaka, it's 19:15 in Calgary. 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 1,044 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Ambatondrazaka Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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