DCA
Washington
United States
10,231 km
6,357 miles
PUQ
Punta Arenas
Chile
Distance
10,231 km
6,357 mi / 5,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
176°
south

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DCA PUQ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport
IATA Code DCA PUQ
ICAO Code KDCA SCCI
City Washington Punta Arenas
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 14 ft 139 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -53.000000, -70.850000

Washington (DCA) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 10,231 kilometers (6,357 miles / 5,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Chile. 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 18:11 in Washington, it's 20:11 in Punta Arenas.

The return flight from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 355° (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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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