DCA
Washington
United States
12,820 km
7,966 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
12,820 km
7,966 mi / 6,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
114°
east southeast

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DCA ROD
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code DCA ROD
ICAO Code KDCA FARS
City Washington Robertson
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 14 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Washington (DCA) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 12,820 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 South Africa. 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 09:35 in Washington, it's 16:35 in Robertson. With a 7-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 Robertson (ROD) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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