AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
11,586 km
7,199 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
11,586 km
7,199 mi / 6,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AIS DCA
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AIS DCA
ICAO Code NGTR KDCA
City Arorae Island Washington
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 38.850000, -77.040000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 11,586 kilometers (7,199 miles / 6,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Kiribati 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 20:08 in Arorae Island, it's 03:08 in Washington. With a 17-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 Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 278° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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