BWI
Baltimore
United States
13,933 km
8,658 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
13,933 km
8,658 mi / 7,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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BWI NOS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code BWI NOS
ICAO Code KBWI FMNN
City Baltimore Nosy Be
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 143 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Baltimore (BWI) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 13,933 kilometers (8,658 miles / 7,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 13:00 in Baltimore, it's 21:00 in Nosy Be. 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 Nosy Be (NOS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 309° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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