DCA
Washington
United States
11,093 km
6,893 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
11,093 km
6,893 mi / 5,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
101°
east southeast

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DCA SDD
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code DCA SDD
ICAO Code KDCA FNUB
City Washington Lubango
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 14 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Washington (DCA) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 11,093 kilometers (6,893 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:14 in Washington, it's 12:14 in Lubango. With a 6-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 5,764 feet between the two airports. Lubango Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubango (SDD) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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