DCA
Washington
United States
15,528 km
9,649 miles
FOT
Forster (Wallis Is) Airport
Australia
Distance
15,528 km
9,649 mi / 8,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA FOT
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Forster (Wallis Is) Airport
IATA Code DCA FOT
ICAO Code KDCA YFST
City Washington N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 14 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -32.200000, 152.480000

Washington (DCA) to Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport, Australia is 15,528 kilometers (9,649 miles / 8,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:38 in Washington, it's 03:38 in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport. With a 16-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 Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) to Washington (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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