AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,872 km
7,377 miles
TTS
Tsaratanana
Madagascar
Distance
11,872 km
7,377 mi / 6,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL TTS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tsaratanana Airport
IATA Code AKL TTS
ICAO Code NZAA FMNT
City Auckland Tsaratanana
Country New Zealand Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 23 ft 1,073 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -16.750000, 47.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Tsaratanana (TTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) in Tsaratanana, Madagascar is 11,872 kilometers (7,377 miles / 6,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 New Zealand 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 11:55 in Auckland, it's 01:55 in Tsaratanana. 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 1,050 feet between the two airports. Tsaratanana Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Tsaratanana (TTS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 138° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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