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DCA to MKY: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Mackay (Mackay Airport)
9,452 mi
15,212 km · 8,214 nm
19h
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,452 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 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
- MKY — Mackay Airport · Mackay, 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 MKY
- BMP · Brampton Island Airport26 mi away
- HTI · Hamilton Island Airport58 mi away
- PPP · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport62 mi away
- WSY · Whitsunday Island Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from MKY?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Mackay (MKY) is 9,452 miles (15,212 km, 8,214 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to MKY?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 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 Mackay?
Mackay is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to MKY?
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