DCA
Washington
United States
13,268 km
8,244 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,268 km
8,244 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
272°
west

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DCA PBJ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code DCA PBJ
ICAO Code KDCA NVSI
City Washington Paama Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 14 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Washington (DCA) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 13,268 kilometers (8,244 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 05:43 in Washington, it's 21:43 in Paama Island. With a 16-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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 54° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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