The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 14,157 kilometers (8,797 miles / 7,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 10:01 in Baltimore, it's 18:01 in Sambava 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.

The return flight from Sambava Airport (SVB) 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 Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.