BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
9,441 km
5,866 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
9,441 km
5,866 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

BBA DCA
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BBA DCA
ICAO Code SCBA KDCA
City Balmaceda Washington
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/New_York
Elevation 1,722 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 38.850000, -77.040000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 9,441 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:24 in Balmaceda, it's 03:24 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,708 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 176° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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