DCA
Washington
United States
16,338 km
10,152 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
16,338 km
10,152 mi / 8,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA TCA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code DCA TCA
ICAO Code KDCA YTNK
City Washington Tennant Creek
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 14 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Washington (DCA) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 16,338 kilometers (10,152 miles / 8,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Australia. 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 17:56 in Washington, it's 08:26 in Tennant Creek. With a 14.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,222 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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