AAU
Asau
Samoa
11,423 km
7,098 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
11,423 km
7,098 mi / 6,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
53°
northeast

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AAU DCA
Airport Name Asau Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AAU DCA
ICAO Code NSAU KDCA
City Asau Washington
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 38.850000, -77.040000

Asau (AAU) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 11,423 kilometers (7,098 miles / 6,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Samoa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Asau, it's 12:01 in Washington. With a 18-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 Washington (DCA) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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