DCA
Washington
United States
14,538 km
9,034 miles
GTN
Glentanner Station
New Zealand
Distance
14,538 km
9,034 mi / 7,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA GTN
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Glentanner Airport
IATA Code DCA GTN
ICAO Code KDCA NZGT
City Washington Glentanner Station
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 14 ft 1,824 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -43.910000, 170.130000

Washington (DCA) to Glentanner Station (GTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Glentanner Airport (GTN) in Glentanner Station, New Zealand is 14,538 kilometers (9,034 miles / 7,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Washington, it's 20:36 in Glentanner Station. With a 18-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 1,810 feet between the two airports. Glentanner Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Glentanner Station (GTN) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Glentanner Airport (GTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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