Airport Comparison
| AQJ | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aqaba King Hussein International Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | AQJ | DCA |
| ICAO Code | OJAQ | KDCA |
| City | Aqaba | Washington |
| Country | Jordan | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.610000, 35.020000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Aqaba (AQJ) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 9,653 kilometers (5,998 miles / 5,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.
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 Jordan 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 17:41 in Aqaba, it's 09:41 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 Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 54° (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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.