DCA
Washington
United States
13,091 km
8,134 miles
GIY
Giyani
South Africa
Distance
13,091 km
8,134 mi / 7,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA GIY
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Giyani Airport
IATA Code DCA GIY
ICAO Code KDCA FAGI
City Washington Giyani
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 14 ft 1,584 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -23.280000, 30.650000

Washington (DCA) to Giyani (GIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Giyani Airport (GIY) in Giyani, South Africa is 13,091 kilometers (8,134 miles / 7,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 South Africa. 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 07:34 in Washington, it's 14:34 in Giyani. 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 1,570 feet between the two airports. Giyani Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Giyani (GIY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 303° (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 Giyani Airport (GIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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