BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,249 km
8,854 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
14,249 km
8,854 mi / 7,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
82°
east

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BWI WAM
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code BWI WAM
ICAO Code KBWI FMMZ
City Baltimore Ambatondrazaka
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 143 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Baltimore (BWI) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 14,249 kilometers (8,854 miles / 7,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 19:29 in Baltimore, it's 03:29 in Ambatondrazaka. 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 2,370 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 306° (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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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