DCA
Washington
United States
12,897 km
8,014 miles
TET
Tete
Mozambique
Distance
12,897 km
8,014 mi / 6,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
90°
east

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DCA TET
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Chingozi Airport
IATA Code DCA TET
ICAO Code KDCA FQTT
City Washington Tete
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maputo
Elevation 14 ft 525 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -16.100000, 33.640000

Washington (DCA) to Tete (TET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Chingozi Airport (TET) in Tete, Mozambique is 12,897 kilometers (8,014 miles / 6,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Mozambique. 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 09:42 in Washington, it's 16:42 in Tete. 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.

The return flight from Tete (TET) 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 Chingozi Airport (TET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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