Distance From Margate Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, MGH - DCA Distance

The distance from Margate Airport (MGH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 8390 miles or 13502 kilometers or 7286 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 Margate ( South Africa ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Margate and Washington takes around 19 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Margate Airport, Margate, South Africa to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 19 hours 17 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 • MGH - DCA

Kilometers		13502 km
Statute Miles		8390 miles
Nautical Miles		7286 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 17 minutes

Margate Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - MGH to DCA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Margate, South Africa and Washington, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Margate, South Africa and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MGH - DCA

Time difference between Margate (South Africa) and Washington (United States) is 7 Hours.
Washington time is 7 Hours behind Margate.

Location	Local Time
Margate (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 01:58:58 SAST
Washington (United States)	2025-12-15, 18:58:58 EST

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

Margate Airport (MGH / FAMG) Margate, South Africa

Destination

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