AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
13,400 km
8,326 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
13,400 km
8,326 mi / 7,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
50°
northeast

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AFT DCA
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AFT DCA
ICAO Code AGAF KDCA
City Bila Washington
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 38.850000, -77.040000

Bila (AFT) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 13,400 kilometers (8,326 miles / 7,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 08:20 in Bila, it's 16:20 in Washington. With a 16-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 Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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