DCA
Washington
United States
6,402 km
3,978 miles
ORU
Oruro
Bolivia
Distance
6,402 km
3,978 mi / 3,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/New_York
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

DCA ORU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Juan Mendoza Airport
IATA Code DCA ORU
ICAO Code KDCA SLOR
City Washington Oruro
Country United States Bolivia
Timezone America/New_York America/La_Paz
Elevation 14 ft 12,152 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -17.960000, -67.080000

Washington (DCA) to Oruro (ORU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) in Oruro, Bolivia is 6,402 kilometers (3,978 miles / 3,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Washington, it's 22:33 in Oruro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,138 feet between the two airports. Juan Mendoza 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 Oruro (ORU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 351° (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 Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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