DCA
Washington
United States
8,481 km
5,270 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
8,481 km
5,270 mi / 4,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA LAQ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code DCA LAQ
ICAO Code KDCA HLLQ
City Washington Al Bayda'
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 14 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 32.790000, 21.960000

Washington (DCA) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 8,481 kilometers (5,270 miles / 4,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Libya. 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 23:16 in Washington, it's 06:16 in Al Bayda'. 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 2,143 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 308° (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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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