DCA
Washington
United States
12,383 km
7,694 miles
PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
Distance
12,383 km
7,694 mi / 6,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

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DCA PNI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Pohnpei International Airport
IATA Code DCA PNI
ICAO Code KDCA PTPN
City Washington Pohnpei Island
Country United States Micronesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Pohnpei
Elevation 14 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 6.990000, 158.210000

Washington (DCA) to Pohnpei Island (PNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia is 12,383 kilometers (7,694 miles / 6,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Micronesia. 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 08:09 in Washington, it's 00:09 in Pohnpei Island. With a 16-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 Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 43° (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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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