BKU
Betioky
Madagascar
14,342 km
8,912 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
14,342 km
8,912 mi / 7,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BKU IAD
Airport Name Betioky Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BKU IAD
ICAO Code FMSV KIAD
City Betioky Washington
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/New_York
Elevation 919 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 44.390000 38.900000, -77.500000

Betioky (BKU) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betioky Airport (BKU) in Betioky, Madagascar to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 14,342 kilometers (8,912 miles / 7,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:32 in Betioky, it's 05:32 in Washington. 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 Washington (IAD) to Betioky (BKU) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Betioky Airport (BKU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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