DCA
Washington
United States
7,014 km
4,358 miles
GJL
Jijel
Algeria
Distance
7,014 km
4,358 mi / 3,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
63°
east northeast

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DCA GJL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
IATA Code DCA GJL
ICAO Code KDCA DAAV
City Washington Jijel
Country United States Algeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Algiers
Elevation 14 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 36.800000, 5.870000

Washington (DCA) to Jijel (GJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria is 7,014 kilometers (4,358 miles / 3,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Algeria. 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 06:58 in Washington, it's 12:58 in Jijel. With a 6-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 Jijel (GJL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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