DCA
Washington
United States
16,669 km
10,358 miles
LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
16,669 km
10,358 mi / 9,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/New_York
Heading
275°
west

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DCA LGH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Leigh Creek Airport
IATA Code DCA LGH
ICAO Code KDCA YLEC
City Washington N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 14 ft 856 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -30.600000, 138.430000

Washington (DCA) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia is 16,669 kilometers (10,358 miles / 9,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 06:17 in Washington, it's 21:47 in Leigh Creek Airport. With a 15.5-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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 64° (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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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