DCA
Washington
United States
14,239 km
8,848 miles
DRV
Dharavandhoo
Maldives
Distance
14,239 km
8,848 mi / 7,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA DRV
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Dharavandhoo Airport
IATA Code DCA DRV
ICAO Code KDCA VRMD
City Washington Dharavandhoo
Country United States Maldives
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Maldives
Elevation 14 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 5.160000, 73.130000

Washington (DCA) to Dharavandhoo (DRV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) in Dharavandhoo, Maldives is 14,239 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:54 in Washington, it's 09:54 in Dharavandhoo. With a 10-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 Dharavandhoo (DRV) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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