The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) in Fianarantsoa Airport, Madagascar is 9,903 kilometers (6,153 miles / 5,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Australia 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 00:47 in Sydney, it's 16:47 in Fianarantsoa Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,637 feet between the two airports. Fianarantsoa Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 126° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.