DCA
Washington
United States
14,561 km
9,048 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,561 km
9,048 mi / 7,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA LHI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code DCA LHI
ICAO Code KDCA WAJL
City Washington Lereh-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 14 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Washington (DCA) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,561 kilometers (9,048 miles / 7,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Washington, it's 16:51 in Lereh-Papua Island. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,303 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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