DCA
Washington
United States
13,395 km
8,323 miles
ODY
Oudomsay
Laos
Distance
13,395 km
8,323 mi / 7,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DCA ODY
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Oudomsay Airport
IATA Code DCA ODY
ICAO Code KDCA VLOS
City Washington Oudomsay
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 14 ft 1,804 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 20.680000, 101.990000

Washington (DCA) to Oudomsay (ODY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Oudomsay Airport (ODY) in Oudomsay, Laos is 13,395 kilometers (8,323 miles / 7,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Laos. 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 02:09 in Washington, it's 14:09 in Oudomsay. With a 12-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 1,790 feet between the two airports. Oudomsay Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Oudomsay (ODY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Oudomsay Airport (ODY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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