DCA
Washington
United States
11,669 km
7,251 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
11,669 km
7,251 mi / 6,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA KUC
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code DCA KUC
ICAO Code KDCA NGKT
City Washington Kuria
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 14 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 0.220000, 173.440000

Washington (DCA) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 11,669 kilometers (7,251 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Kiribati. 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 09:49 in Washington, it's 02:49 in Kuria. With a 17-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 Kuria (KUC) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 49° (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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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