DCA
Washington
United States
13,995 km
8,696 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
13,995 km
8,696 mi / 7,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA TAC
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code DCA TAC
ICAO Code KDCA RPVA
City Washington Tacloban City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Manila
Elevation 14 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 11.230000, 125.030000

Washington (DCA) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 13,995 kilometers (8,696 miles / 7,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 23:15 in Washington, it's 12:15 in Tacloban 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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 21° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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