DCA
Washington
United States
14,990 km
9,314 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
14,990 km
9,314 mi / 8,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
342°
north northwest

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DCA LWY
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code DCA LWY
ICAO Code KDCA WBGW
City Washington Lawas
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 14 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 4.850000, 115.410000

Washington (DCA) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 14,990 kilometers (9,314 miles / 8,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Malaysia. 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 17:16 in Washington, it's 06:16 in Lawas. With a 13-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 Lawas (LWY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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