DCA
Washington
United States
15,579 km
9,681 miles
LTV
Lotus Vale
Australia
Distance
15,579 km
9,681 mi / 8,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA LTV
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lotus Vale Airport
IATA Code DCA LTV
ICAO Code KDCA YLOV
City Washington Lotus Vale
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 14 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -17.050000, 141.380000

Washington (DCA) to Lotus Vale (LTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lotus Vale Airport (LTV) in Lotus Vale, Australia is 15,579 kilometers (9,681 miles / 8,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 06:14 in Washington, it's 21:14 in Lotus Vale. With a 15-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 Lotus Vale (LTV) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 49° (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 Lotus Vale Airport (LTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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