DCA
Washington
United States
13,200 km
8,202 miles
LRB
Leribe
Lesotho
Distance
13,200 km
8,202 mi / 7,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA LRB
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Leribe Airport
IATA Code DCA LRB
ICAO Code KDCA FXLR
City Washington Leribe
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 14 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -28.860000, 28.050000

Washington (DCA) to Leribe (LRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho is 13,200 kilometers (8,202 miles / 7,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Lesotho. 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 04:40 in Washington, it's 11:40 in Leribe. 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 5,336 feet between the two airports. Leribe Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leribe (LRB) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Leribe Airport (LRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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