DCA
Washington
United States
11,925 km
7,410 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
11,925 km
7,410 mi / 6,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
105°
east southeast

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DCA WDH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code DCA WDH
ICAO Code KDCA FYWH
City Washington Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 14 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Washington (DCA) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 11,925 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Namibia. 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 06:02 in Washington, it's 13:02 in Windhoek. 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 5,626 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International 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 Windhoek (WDH) 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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