DCA
Washington
United States
1,608 km
999 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
1,608 km
999 mi / 868 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

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DCA YQY
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code DCA YQY
ICAO Code KDCA CYQY
City Washington Sydney
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 14 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 46.160000, -60.050000

Washington (DCA) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 1,608 kilometers (999 miles / 868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:55 in Washington, it's 18:55 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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