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DCA to ACF: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Brisbane (Brisbane Archerfield Airport)
9,479 mi
15,255 km · 8,237 nm
19h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,479 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 3m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- ACF — Brisbane Archerfield Airport · Brisbane, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near ACF
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport14 mi away
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport51 mi away
- CUD · Caloundra Airport54 mi away
- MCY · Sunshine Coast Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from ACF?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Brisbane (ACF) is 9,479 miles (15,255 km, 8,237 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to ACF?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 3m 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 Washington and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to ACF?
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