DCA
Washington
United States
12,148 km
7,548 miles
GDE
Gode
Ethiopia
Distance
12,148 km
7,548 mi / 6,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
65°
east northeast

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DCA GDE
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Gode Airport
IATA Code DCA GDE
ICAO Code KDCA HAGO
City Washington Gode
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 14 ft 834 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 5.940000, 43.580000

Washington (DCA) to Gode (GDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Gode Airport (GDE) in Gode, Ethiopia is 12,148 kilometers (7,548 miles / 6,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 11:12 in Washington, it's 19:12 in Gode. 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 Gode (GDE) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 315° (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 Gode Airport (GDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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