Distance From Polokwane International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, PTG - DCA Distance

The distance from Polokwane International Airport (PTG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 8092 miles or 13023 kilometers or 7027 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 Polokwane ( South Africa ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Polokwane and Washington takes around 18 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Polokwane International Airport, Polokwane, South Africa to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 18 hours 36 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 • PTG - DCA

Kilometers		13023 km
Statute Miles		8092 miles
Nautical Miles		7027 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 36 minutes

Polokwane International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - PTG to DCA Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PTG - DCA

Time difference between Polokwane (South Africa) and Washington (United States) is 6 Hours.
Washington time is 6 Hours behind Polokwane.

Location	Local Time
Polokwane (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 03:50:39 SAST
Washington (United States)	2026-07-24, 21:50:39 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

Polokwane International Airport (PTG / FAPP) Polokwane, South Africa

Destination

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