DCA
Washington
United States
10,728 km
6,666 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
10,728 km
6,666 mi / 5,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
333°
north northwest

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DCA SDS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code DCA SDS
ICAO Code KDCA RJSD
City Washington N/A
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 14 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 38.060000, 138.410000

Washington (DCA) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 10,728 kilometers (6,666 miles / 5,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Washington, it's 22:56 in Sado Airport. With a 14-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 Sado Airport (SDS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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