The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 13,819 kilometers (8,587 miles / 7,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Seychelles 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 13:43 in Bird Island, it's 04:43 in Washington. With a 9-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 Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 63° (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 Bird Island Airport (BDI) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.