DCA
Washington
United States
10,895 km
6,770 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
10,895 km
6,770 mi / 5,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA TES
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code DCA TES
ICAO Code KDCA HHTS
City Washington Tessenei
Country United States Eritrea
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Asmara
Elevation 14 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 15.120000, 36.680000

Washington (DCA) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 10,895 kilometers (6,770 miles / 5,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Eritrea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Washington, it's 23:43 in Tessenei. With a 8-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 2,004 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 314° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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