DCA
Washington
United States
14,386 km
8,939 miles
VAM
Maamigili
Maldives
Distance
14,386 km
8,939 mi / 7,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
40°
northeast

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DCA VAM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Villa International Airport
IATA Code DCA VAM
ICAO Code KDCA VRMV
City Washington Maamigili
Country United States Maldives
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Maldives
Elevation 14 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 3.470000, 72.830000

Washington (DCA) to Maamigili (VAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Villa International Airport (VAM) in Maamigili, Maldives is 14,386 kilometers (8,939 miles / 7,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Maldives. 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 19:39 in Washington, it's 05:39 in Maamigili. With a 10-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 Maamigili (VAM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Villa International Airport (VAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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