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DCA to PEN: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Penang (Penang International Airport)
9,382 mi
15,098 km · 8,152 nm
18h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,382 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 52m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- PEN — Penang International Airport · Penang, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near PEN
- BWH · Butterworth Airport14 mi away
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport62 mi away
- IPH · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport75 mi away
- PKG · Pulau Pangkor Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from PEN?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Penang (PEN) is 9,382 miles (15,098 km, 8,152 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to PEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 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 Washington and Penang?
Penang is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to PEN?
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