DCA
Washington
United States
14,931 km
9,278 miles
LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
Distance
14,931 km
9,278 mi / 8,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
261°
west

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Airport Comparison

DCA LDH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lord Howe Island Airport
IATA Code DCA LDH
ICAO Code KDCA YLHI
City Washington Lord Howe Island
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Lord_Howe
Elevation 14 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -31.540000, 159.080000

Washington (DCA) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia is 14,931 kilometers (9,278 miles / 8,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Australia. 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 05:37 in Washington, it's 20:07 in Lord Howe Island. With a 14.5-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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 65° (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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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