AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
11,657 km
7,243 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
11,657 km
7,243 mi / 6,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
313°
northwest

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AWA DCA
Airport Name Awassa Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AWA DCA
ICAO Code HALA KDCA
City Awassa Washington
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 5,450 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 38.850000, -77.040000

Awassa (AWA) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 11,657 kilometers (7,243 miles / 6,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Ethiopia 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 23:17 in Awassa, it's 15:17 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,436 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Awassa Airport (AWA) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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