DCA
Washington
United States
12,188 km
7,573 miles
DOP
Dolpa
Nepal
Distance
12,188 km
7,573 mi / 6,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
19°
north northeast

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DCA DOP
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Dolpa Airport
IATA Code DCA DOP
ICAO Code KDCA VNDP
City Washington Dolpa
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 14 ft 8,200 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 28.990000, 82.820000

Washington (DCA) to Dolpa (DOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Dolpa Airport (DOP) in Dolpa, Nepal is 12,188 kilometers (7,573 miles / 6,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Washington, it's 18:15 in Dolpa. 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 8,186 feet between the two airports. Dolpa Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dolpa (DOP) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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