DCA
Washington
United States
16,919 km
10,513 miles
PEA
Ironstone
Australia
Distance
16,919 km
10,513 mi / 9,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/New_York
Heading
265°
west

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DCA PEA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Penneshaw Airport
IATA Code DCA PEA
ICAO Code KDCA YPSH
City Washington Ironstone
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 14 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -35.760000, 137.960000

Washington (DCA) to Ironstone (PEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Penneshaw Airport (PEA) in Ironstone, Australia is 16,919 kilometers (10,513 miles / 9,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 12:01 in Washington, it's 03:31 in Ironstone. With a 15.5-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 Ironstone (PEA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 73° (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 Penneshaw Airport (PEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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