DCA
Washington
United States
15,075 km
9,367 miles
LSW
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,075 km
9,367 mi / 8,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

DCA LSW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Malikus Saleh Airport
IATA Code DCA LSW
ICAO Code KDCA WITM
City Washington Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 14 ft 90 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 5.230000, 96.950000

Washington (DCA) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 15,075 kilometers (9,367 miles / 8,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:43 in Washington, it's 19:43 in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island. With a 11-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 Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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