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DCA to PCN: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Picton (Picton Aerodrome)
8,790 mi
14,146 km · 7,638 nm
17h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,790 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 42m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- PCN — Picton Aerodrome · Picton, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near PCN
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport38 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport44 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from PCN?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Picton (PCN) is 8,790 miles (14,146 km, 7,638 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to PCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 42m 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 Picton?
Picton is 16 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to PCN?
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