DCA
Washington
United States
13,297 km
8,262 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
13,297 km
8,262 mi / 7,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
274°
west

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DCA SON
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code DCA SON
ICAO Code KDCA NVSS
City Washington Luganville
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 14 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Washington (DCA) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 13,297 kilometers (8,262 miles / 7,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 05:54 in Washington, it's 21:54 in Luganville. 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 Luganville (SON) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 54° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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