DCA
Washington
United States
8,290 km
5,151 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
8,290 km
5,151 mi / 4,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
68°
east northeast

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DCA SEB
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code DCA SEB
ICAO Code KDCA HLLS
City Washington Sabha
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 14 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 26.990000, 14.470000

Washington (DCA) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 8,290 kilometers (5,151 miles / 4,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Libya. 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 09:02 in Washington, it's 16:02 in Sabha. With a 7-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 1,413 feet between the two airports. Sabha Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Sabha (SEB) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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