DCA
Washington
United States
10,088 km
6,269 miles
GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
Distance
10,088 km
6,269 mi / 5,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA GDI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Gordil Airport
IATA Code DCA GDI
ICAO Code KDCA FEGL
City Washington Melle
Country United States Central African Republic
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Bangui
Elevation 14 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 9.580000, 21.730000

Washington (DCA) to Melle (GDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic is 10,088 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 03:29 in Washington, it's 09:29 in Melle. 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 1,413 feet between the two airports. Gordil Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Melle (GDI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 310° (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 Gordil Airport (GDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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