DCA
Washington
United States
14,159 km
8,798 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
14,159 km
8,798 mi / 7,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

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DCA MJA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code DCA MJA
ICAO Code KDCA FMSJ
City Washington Manja
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 14 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -21.430000, 44.320000

Washington (DCA) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 14,159 kilometers (8,798 miles / 7,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 05:36 in Washington, it's 13:36 in Manja. 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 Manja (MJA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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