DCA
Washington
United States
13,403 km
8,328 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
13,403 km
8,328 mi / 7,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
84°
east

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DCA MNC
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code DCA MNC
ICAO Code KDCA FQNC
City Washington Nacala
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maputo
Elevation 14 ft 410 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Washington (DCA) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 13,403 kilometers (8,328 miles / 7,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Mozambique. 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 07:42 in Washington, it's 14:42 in Nacala. 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.

The return flight from Nacala (MNC) 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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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