The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles is 13,904 kilometers (8,640 miles / 7,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Seychelles. 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 07:20 in Washington, it's 16:20 in Praslin Island. With a 9-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 Praslin Island (PRI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 316° (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 Praslin Airport (PRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.