ALU
Alula
Somalia
12,197 km
7,579 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
12,197 km
7,579 mi / 6,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
319°
northwest

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ALU DCA
Airport Name Alula Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code ALU DCA
ICAO Code HCMA KDCA
City Alula Washington
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 6 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 38.850000, -77.040000

Alula (ALU) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 12,197 kilometers (7,579 miles / 6,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Alula, it's 21:08 in Washington. With a 8-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 Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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