DCA
Washington
United States
13,796 km
8,573 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
13,796 km
8,573 mi / 7,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
339°
north northwest

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DCA SGL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code DCA SGL
ICAO Code KDCA RPLS
City Washington Cavite City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Manila
Elevation 14 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 14.500000, 120.900000

Washington (DCA) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 13,796 kilometers (8,573 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:20 in Washington, it's 18:20 in Cavite City. 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 Cavite City (SGL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 17° (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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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