DCA
Washington
United States
13,938 km
8,660 miles
VNA
Saravane
Laos
Distance
13,938 km
8,660 mi / 7,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

DCA VNA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Saravane Airport
IATA Code DCA VNA
ICAO Code KDCA VLSV
City Washington Saravane
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 14 ft 574 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 15.710000, 106.410000

Washington (DCA) to Saravane (VNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Saravane Airport (VNA) in Saravane, Laos is 13,938 kilometers (8,660 miles / 7,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Laos. 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 07:37 in Washington, it's 19:37 in Saravane. With a 12-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 Saravane (VNA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 3° (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 Saravane Airport (VNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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