JFK
New York
United States
13,722 km
8,527 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
13,722 km
8,527 mi / 7,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

JFK WAQ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code JFK WAQ
ICAO Code KJFK FMMG
City New York Antsalova
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 13 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -18.700000, 44.610000

New York (JFK) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 13,722 kilometers (8,527 miles / 7,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:07 in New York, it's 12:07 in Antsalova. 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.

The return flight from Antsalova (WAQ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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