DCA
Washington
United States
7,551 km
4,692 miles
SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
Distance
7,551 km
4,692 mi / 4,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA SSO
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sao Lourenco Airport
IATA Code DCA SSO
ICAO Code KDCA SNLO
City Washington Sao Lourenco
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 14 ft 2,871 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -22.090000, -45.040000

Washington (DCA) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 7,551 kilometers (4,692 miles / 4,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Brazil. 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 14:12 in Washington, it's 16:12 in Sao Lourenco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,857 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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