DCA
Washington
United States
15,220 km
9,457 miles
SWY
Sitiawan
Malaysia
Distance
15,220 km
9,457 mi / 8,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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DCA SWY
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sitiawan Airport
IATA Code DCA SWY
ICAO Code KDCA WMBA
City Washington Sitiawan
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 14 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 4.220000, 100.700000

Washington (DCA) to Sitiawan (SWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sitiawan Airport (SWY) in Sitiawan, Malaysia is 15,220 kilometers (9,457 miles / 8,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Malaysia. 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 03:55 in Washington, it's 16:55 in Sitiawan. 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 Sitiawan (SWY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Sitiawan Airport (SWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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