IAD
Washington
United States
14,213 km
8,832 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,213 km
8,832 mi / 7,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD ZWA
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Andapa Airport
IATA Code IAD ZWA
ICAO Code KIAD FMND
City Washington N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 312 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Washington (IAD) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 14,213 kilometers (8,832 miles / 7,674 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 19:23 in Washington, it's 03:23 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 1,240 feet between the two airports. Andapa Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Andapa Airport (ZWA) to Washington (IAD) 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Andapa Airport (ZWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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