DCA
Washington
United States
12,060 km
7,494 miles
SEU
Seronera
Tanzania
Distance
12,060 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA SEU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Seronera Airport
IATA Code DCA SEU
ICAO Code KDCA HTSN
City Washington Seronera
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 14 ft 5,080 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -2.460000, 34.820000

Washington (DCA) to Seronera (SEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Seronera Airport (SEU) in Seronera, Tanzania is 12,060 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Tanzania. 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 08:59 in Washington, it's 16:59 in Seronera. With a 8-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 5,066 feet between the two airports. Seronera 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 Seronera (SEU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 310° (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 Seronera Airport (SEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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