Antananarivo to Mahajanga flights
Mahajanga lies 378 km (235 mi) north of Antananarivo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Antananarivo | Mahajanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Madagascar | Madagascar |
| Population | 1.3 million | 260,556 |
| Elevation | 1,274 m (4,180 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) |
| Nearest large airport | TNR, 14 km out | MJN, 7 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Antananarivo
Antananarivo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ivato International Airport (TNR), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Mahajanga
Mahajanga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Amborovy Airport (MJN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amborovy Airport | MJN | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,218 ft | 87 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mahajanga from Antananarivo?
378 km (235 mi) in a straight line, north of Antananarivo.
How long does it take to get from Antananarivo to Mahajanga by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Antananarivo and Mahajanga?
No, both are on Indian/Antananarivo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Antananarivo to Mahajanga flights?
Typically Ivato International Airport (TNR) to Amborovy Airport (MJN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.