Distance From Invercargill Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, IVC - DCA Distance

The distance from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 9170 miles or 14757 kilometers or 7963 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Invercargill ( New Zealand ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Invercargill and Washington takes around 21 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Invercargill Airport, Invercargill, New Zealand to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 21 hours 4 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • IVC - DCA

Kilometers		14757 km
Statute Miles		9170 miles
Nautical Miles		7963 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 4 minutes

Invercargill Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - IVC to DCA Flight Path

Location of Invercargill Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Invercargill to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Invercargill, New Zealand and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IVC - DCA

Time difference between Invercargill (New Zealand) and Washington (United States) is 16 Hours.
Washington time is 16 Hours behind Invercargill.

Location	Local Time
Invercargill (New Zealand)	2026-05-01, 21:06:22 NZST
Washington (United States)	2026-05-01, 05:06:22 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Invercargill Airport (IVC / NZNV) Invercargill, New Zealand

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States