DCA
Washington
United States
15,635 km
9,715 miles
MTQ
Mitchell Airport
Australia
Distance
15,635 km
9,715 mi / 8,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA MTQ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Mitchell Airport
IATA Code DCA MTQ
ICAO Code KDCA YMIT
City Washington N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 14 ft 1,144 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -26.480000, 147.940000

Washington (DCA) to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) in Mitchell Airport, Australia is 15,635 kilometers (9,715 miles / 8,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 13:20 in Washington, it's 04:20 in Mitchell Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,130 feet between the two airports. Mitchell Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Mitchell Airport (MTQ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.