DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
11,344 km
7,049 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
11,344 km
7,049 mi / 6,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
314°
northwest

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DBM DCA
Airport Name Debra Marcos Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code DBM DCA
ICAO Code HADM KDCA
City Debra Marcos Washington
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 8,136 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, 37.720000 38.850000, -77.040000

Debra Marcos (DBM) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 11,344 kilometers (7,049 miles / 6,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Ethiopia 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 11:41 in Debra Marcos, it's 03:41 in Washington. 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 8,122 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Debra Marcos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Debra Marcos (DBM) follows a heading of 66° (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 Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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