DCA
Washington
United States
8,891 km
5,525 miles
ESL
Elista
Russia
Distance
8,891 km
5,525 mi / 4,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
37°
northeast

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DCA ESL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Elista Airport
IATA Code DCA ESL
ICAO Code KDCA URWI
City Washington Elista
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Moscow
Elevation 14 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 46.370000, 44.330000

Washington (DCA) to Elista (ESL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Elista Airport (ESL) in Elista, Russia is 8,891 kilometers (5,525 miles / 4,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:07 in Washington, it's 09:07 in Elista. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Elista (ESL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 318° (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 Elista Airport (ESL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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