DCA
Washington
United States
11,792 km
7,327 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
11,792 km
7,327 mi / 6,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA GFY
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code DCA GFY
ICAO Code KDCA FYGF
City Washington Grootfontein
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 14 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Washington (DCA) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 11,792 kilometers (7,327 miles / 6,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Namibia. 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 17:26 in Washington, it's 00:26 in Grootfontein. With a 7-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 4,622 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Grootfontein (GFY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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