DCA
Washington
United States
14,047 km
8,729 miles
NLK
Burnt Pine
NF
Distance
14,047 km
8,729 mi / 7,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA NLK
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Norfolk Island International Airport
IATA Code DCA NLK
ICAO Code KDCA YSNF
City Washington Burnt Pine
Country United States NF
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Norfolk
Elevation 14 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -29.040000, 167.940000

Washington (DCA) to Burnt Pine (NLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF is 14,047 kilometers (8,729 miles / 7,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 NF. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:14 in Washington, it's 07:14 in Burnt Pine. With a 17-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 Burnt Pine (NLK) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 61° (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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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