Distance From Southwest Bay Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, SWJ - DCA Distance

The distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 8290 miles or 13341 kilometers or 7199 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 Malekula Island ( Vanuatu ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malekula Island and Washington takes around 19 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Bay Airport, Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 19 hours 3 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 • SWJ - DCA

Kilometers		13341 km
Statute Miles		8290 miles
Nautical Miles		7199 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 3 minutes

Southwest Bay Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - SWJ to DCA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Washington, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWJ - DCA

Time difference between Malekula Island (Vanuatu) and Washington (United States) is 16 Hours.
Washington time is 16 Hours behind Malekula Island.

Location	Local Time
Malekula Island (Vanuatu)	2025-12-16, 06:37:10 +11
Washington (United States)	2025-12-15, 14:37:10 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

Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ / NVSX) Malekula Island, Vanuatu

Destination

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