AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,514 km
7,155 miles
WFI
Fianarantsoa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
11,514 km
7,155 mi / 6,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL WFI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Fianarantsoa Airport
IATA Code AKL WFI
ICAO Code NZAA FMSF
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 23 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -21.440000, 47.110000

Auckland (AKL) to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) in Fianarantsoa Airport, Madagascar is 11,514 kilometers (7,155 miles / 6,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 09:04 in Auckland, it's 23:04 in Fianarantsoa Airport. 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 3,635 feet between the two airports. Fianarantsoa Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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