DCA
Washington
United States
9,882 km
6,140 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
9,882 km
6,140 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA RFP
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code DCA RFP
ICAO Code KDCA NTTR
City Washington Uturoa
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 14 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Washington (DCA) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 9,882 kilometers (6,140 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 07:41 in Washington, it's 02:41 in Uturoa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Uturoa (RFP) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 49° (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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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