BIT
Baitadi
Nepal
12,071 km
7,500 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
12,071 km
7,500 mi / 6,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIT DCA
Airport Name Baitadi Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BIT DCA
ICAO Code VNBT KDCA
City Baitadi Washington
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,200 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 29.470000, 80.550000 38.850000, -77.040000

Baitadi (BIT) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baitadi Airport (BIT) in Baitadi, Nepal to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 12,071 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Baitadi, it's 07:24 in Washington. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,186 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Baitadi Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Baitadi (BIT) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baitadi Airport (BIT) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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