SAN
San Diego
United States
17,877 km
11,108 miles
WAK
Ankazoabo
Madagascar
Distance
17,877 km
11,108 mi / 9,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN WAK
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Ankazoabo Airport
IATA Code SAN WAK
ICAO Code KSAN FMSZ
City San Diego Ankazoabo
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 17 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 -22.300000, 44.530000

San Diego (SAN) to Ankazoabo (WAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) in Ankazoabo, Madagascar is 17,877 kilometers (11,108 miles / 9,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 14:39 in San Diego, it's 01:39 in Ankazoabo. With a 11-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 1,394 feet between the two airports. Ankazoabo Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from Ankazoabo (WAK) to San Diego (SAN) 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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