DCA
Washington
United States
13,240 km
8,227 miles
RCL
Redcliffe
Vanuatu
Distance
13,240 km
8,227 mi / 7,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
273°
west

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DCA RCL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Redcliffe Airport
IATA Code DCA RCL
ICAO Code KDCA NVSR
City Washington Redcliffe
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 14 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -15.470000, 167.840000

Washington (DCA) to Redcliffe (RCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Redcliffe Airport (RCL) in Redcliffe, Vanuatu is 13,240 kilometers (8,227 miles / 7,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 10:33 in Washington, it's 02:33 in Redcliffe. 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 Redcliffe (RCL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 54° (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 Redcliffe Airport (RCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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