DCA
Washington
United States
13,988 km
8,692 miles
DIE
Arrachart Airport
Madagascar
Distance
13,988 km
8,692 mi / 7,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

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DCA DIE
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Arrachart Airport
IATA Code DCA DIE
ICAO Code KDCA FMNA
City Washington N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 14 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -12.350000, 49.290000

Washington (DCA) to Arrachart Airport (DIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Arrachart Airport (DIE) in Arrachart Airport, Madagascar is 13,988 kilometers (8,692 miles / 7,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 12:18 in Washington, it's 20:18 in Arrachart Airport. 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 Arrachart Airport (DIE) 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 Arrachart Airport (DIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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