Airport Comparison
| CHT | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | CHT | DCA |
| ICAO Code | NZCI | KDCA |
| City | Waitangi | Washington |
| Country | New Zealand | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chatham | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 43 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | -43.810000, -176.460000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Waitangi (CHT) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 13,538 kilometers (8,412 miles / 7,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.
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 New Zealand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Waitangi, it's 07:00 in Washington. With a 18.75-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 Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.