Mahajanga to Antananarivo flights
Antananarivo lies 378 km (235 mi) south of Mahajanga, 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.
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| Mahajanga | Antananarivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Madagascar | Madagascar |
| Population | 260,556 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 1,274 m (4,180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) |
| Nearest large airport | MJN, 7 km out | TNR, 14 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivato International Airport | TNR | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,171 ft | 4,198 ft |
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Staying in Antananarivo
Our booking partner lists 218 places to stay in Antananarivo. Of the 151 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (75), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 15,883 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Antananarivo from Mahajanga?
378 km (235 mi) in a straight line, south of Mahajanga.
How long does it take to get from Mahajanga to Antananarivo 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 Mahajanga and Antananarivo?
No, both are on Indian/Antananarivo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mahajanga to Antananarivo flights?
Typically Amborovy Airport (MJN) to Ivato International Airport (TNR).
Where can I stay in Antananarivo?
Our booking partner lists 218 places to stay in Antananarivo, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.