DCA
Washington
United States
10,338 km
6,424 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
10,338 km
6,424 mi / 5,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
175°
south

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DCA RGA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code DCA RGA
ICAO Code KDCA SAWE
City Washington Rio Grande
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/New_York America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 14 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Washington (DCA) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 10,338 kilometers (6,424 miles / 5,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Argentina. 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 01:50 in Washington, it's 03:50 in Rio Grande.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RGA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 353° (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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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