BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,137 km
8,784 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,137 km
8,784 mi / 7,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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BWI ZWA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Andapa Airport
IATA Code BWI ZWA
ICAO Code KBWI FMND
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 143 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Baltimore (BWI) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 14,137 kilometers (8,784 miles / 7,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 02:30 in Baltimore, it's 10:30 in Andapa 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,409 feet between the two airports. Andapa Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Andapa Airport (ZWA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 308° (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 Andapa Airport (ZWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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