DCA
Washington
United States
7,754 km
4,818 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
7,754 km
4,818 mi / 4,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
322°
northwest

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DCA SYA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code DCA SYA
ICAO Code KDCA PASY
City Washington Shemya
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Adak
Elevation 14 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 52.700000, 174.100000

Washington (DCA) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 7,754 kilometers (4,818 miles / 4,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Washington, it's 08:24 in Shemya. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 52° (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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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