DCA
Washington
United States
12,932 km
8,036 miles
MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
Distance
12,932 km
8,036 mi / 6,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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DCA MAI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Mangochi Airport
IATA Code DCA MAI
ICAO Code KDCA FWMG
City Washington Mangochi
Country United States Malawi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 14 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -14.480000, 35.270000

Washington (DCA) to Mangochi (MAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi is 12,932 kilometers (8,036 miles / 6,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Malawi. 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 09:19 in Washington, it's 16:19 in Mangochi. With a 7-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 1,566 feet between the two airports. Mangochi Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Mangochi (MAI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 307° (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 Mangochi Airport (MAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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