DCA
Washington
United States
13,159 km
8,177 miles
SLH
Sola
Vanuatu
Distance
13,159 km
8,177 mi / 7,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
275°
west

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DCA SLH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sola Airport
IATA Code DCA SLH
ICAO Code KDCA NVSC
City Washington Sola
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 14 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -13.850000, 167.540000

Washington (DCA) to Sola (SLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sola Airport (SLH) in Sola, Vanuatu is 13,159 kilometers (8,177 miles / 7,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 18:39 in Washington, it's 10:39 in Sola. With a 16-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 Sola (SLH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sola Airport (SLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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