DCA
Washington
United States
9,990 km
6,207 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
9,990 km
6,207 mi / 5,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
62°
east northeast

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DCA WHF
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code DCA WHF
ICAO Code KDCA HSSW
City Washington Wadi Halfa
Country United States Sudan
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 14 ft 961 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 21.800000, 31.520000

Washington (DCA) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 9,990 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Sudan. 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 07:37 in Washington, it's 14:37 in Wadi Halfa. 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.

The return flight from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 312° (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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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