DCA
Washington
United States
7,129 km
4,430 miles
ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
Distance
7,129 km
4,430 mi / 3,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA ELG
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport El Golea Airport
IATA Code DCA ELG
ICAO Code KDCA DAUE
City Washington N/A
Country United States Algeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Algiers
Elevation 14 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 30.570000, 2.860000

Washington (DCA) to El Golea Airport (ELG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria is 7,129 kilometers (4,430 miles / 3,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Algeria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Washington, it's 07:18 in El Golea Airport. With a 6-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 1,292 feet between the two airports. El Golea Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from El Golea Airport (ELG) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 El Golea Airport (ELG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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