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ACJ to DCA: distance & flight time
Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
8,872 mi
14,278 km · 7,709 nm
17h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,872 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 52m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ACJ
- GIU · Sigiriya Air Force Base31 mi away
- HIM · Hingurakgoda Air Force Base42 mi away
- TRR · China Bay Airport54 mi away
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport86 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is ACJ from DCA?
The flight distance from Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Washington (DCA) is 8,872 miles (14,278 km, 7,709 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ACJ to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Anuradhapura and Washington?
Washington is 9.5 hours behind Anuradhapura.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ACJ to DCA?
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