DCA
Washington
United States
17,588 km
10,929 miles
RBU
Roebourne
Australia
Distance
17,588 km
10,929 mi / 9,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
322°
northwest

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DCA RBU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Roebourne Airport
IATA Code DCA RBU
ICAO Code KDCA YROE
City Washington Roebourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Perth
Elevation 14 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -20.760000, 117.160000

Washington (DCA) to Roebourne (RBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Roebourne Airport (RBU) in Roebourne, Australia is 17,588 kilometers (10,929 miles / 9,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Australia. 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 20:30 in Washington, it's 09:30 in Roebourne. With a 13-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 Roebourne (RBU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Roebourne Airport (RBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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