DCA
Washington
United States
9,311 km
5,785 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
9,311 km
5,785 mi / 5,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

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DCA KHZ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code DCA KHZ
ICAO Code KDCA NTKA
City Washington Kauehi
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 14 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Washington (DCA) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 9,311 kilometers (5,785 miles / 5,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:19 in Washington, it's 18:19 in Kauehi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kauehi (KHZ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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