AMO
Mao
Chad
9,226 km
5,733 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
9,226 km
5,733 mi / 4,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMO DCA
Airport Name Mao Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AMO DCA
ICAO Code FTTU KDCA
City Mao Washington
Country Chad United States
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/New_York
Elevation 1,072 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 15.310000 38.850000, -77.040000

Mao (AMO) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mao Airport (AMO) in Mao, Chad to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 9,226 kilometers (5,733 miles / 4,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Chad with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Mao, it's 03:11 in Washington. With a 6-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 1,058 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Mao Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Mao (AMO) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mao Airport (AMO) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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