# Distance from Washington (DCA) to Muneambuanas (LHU)

> 12,144 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,144 km / 7,546 mi / 6,557 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 98° (east)
- **Return heading**: 306° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Namibia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 08:43 in Washington, it's 14:43 in Muneambuanas)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,129 ft (LHU is higher than DCA)

## Airports

### [Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dca-washington-ronald-reagan-washington-ntl-airport/1ef266df-16de-6284-ae10-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Washington, United States
- ICAO: KDCA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.850000, -77.040000
- Elevation: 14 ft

### [Lianshulu Airport (LHU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhu-muneambuanas-lianshulu-airport/1ef266de-e11d-6b86-bc4b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Muneambuanas, Namibia
- ICAO: FYLS
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Coordinates: -18.120000, 23.390000
- Elevation: 3,143 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:43 in Washington, it's 14:43 in Muneambuanas.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dca-washington-ronald-reagan-washington-ntl-airport/1ef266df-16de-6284-ae10-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lianshulu Airport (LHU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhu-muneambuanas-lianshulu-airport/1ef266de-e11d-6b86-bc4b-06bb2780ed98)
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