DCA
Washington
United States
15,275 km
9,491 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
15,275 km
9,491 mi / 8,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

DCA KUA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code DCA KUA
ICAO Code KDCA WMKD
City Washington Kuantan
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 14 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 3.780000, 103.210000

Washington (DCA) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 15,275 kilometers (9,491 miles / 8,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Washington, it's 22:14 in Kuantan. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuantan (KUA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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