DCA
Washington
United States
12,894 km
8,012 miles
TLD
Tuli Lodge
Botswana
Distance
12,894 km
8,012 mi / 6,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
98°
east

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DCA TLD
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Limpopo Valley Airport
IATA Code DCA TLD
ICAO Code KDCA FBTL
City Washington Tuli Lodge
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 14 ft 1,772 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -22.190000, 29.130000

Washington (DCA) to Tuli Lodge (TLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) in Tuli Lodge, Botswana is 12,894 kilometers (8,012 miles / 6,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Botswana. 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 07:50 in Washington, it's 14:50 in Tuli Lodge. With a 7-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 1,758 feet between the two airports. Limpopo Valley Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Tuli Lodge (TLD) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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