DCA
Washington
United States
17,036 km
10,586 miles
LOC
Lock
Australia
Distance
17,036 km
10,586 mi / 9,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA LOC
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lock Airport
IATA Code DCA LOC
ICAO Code KDCA YLOK
City Washington Lock
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 14 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -33.540000, 135.690000

Washington (DCA) to Lock (LOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia is 17,036 kilometers (10,586 miles / 9,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 00:14 in Washington, it's 15:44 in Lock. With a 15.5-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 Lock (LOC) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 69° (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 Lock Airport (LOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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