ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
14,278 km
8,872 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
14,278 km
8,872 mi / 7,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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ACJ DCA
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code ACJ DCA
ICAO Code VCCA KDCA
City Anuradhapura Washington
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 324 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 38.850000, -77.040000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 14,278 kilometers (8,872 miles / 7,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:56 in Anuradhapura, it's 07:26 in Washington. With a 10.5-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 Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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