APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
9,395 km
5,838 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
9,395 km
5,838 mi / 5,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
47°
northeast

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APK DCA
Airport Name Apataki Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code APK DCA
ICAO Code NTGD KDCA
City Apataki Washington
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 8 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 38.850000, -77.040000

Apataki (APK) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 9,395 kilometers (5,838 miles / 5,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:26 in Apataki, it's 09:26 in Washington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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