The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 13,972 kilometers (8,682 miles / 7,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 06:23 in Washington, it's 14:23 in Nosy Be. 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 Nosy Be (NOS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.