DCA
Washington
United States
14,014 km
8,708 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
14,014 km
8,708 mi / 7,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

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DCA WAQ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code DCA WAQ
ICAO Code KDCA FMMG
City Washington Antsalova
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 14 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Washington (DCA) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 14,014 kilometers (8,708 miles / 7,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 05:32 in Washington, it's 13:32 in Antsalova. 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 Antsalova (WAQ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 305° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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