DCA
Washington
United States
12,700 km
7,891 miles
GAY
Gaya Airport
India
Distance
12,700 km
7,891 mi / 6,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA GAY
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Gaya Airport
IATA Code DCA GAY
ICAO Code KDCA VEGY
City Washington N/A
Country United States India
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 14 ft 380 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 24.740000, 84.950000

Washington (DCA) to Gaya Airport (GAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Gaya Airport (GAY) in Gaya Airport, India is 12,700 kilometers (7,891 miles / 6,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 India. 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 15:12 in Washington, it's 01:42 in Gaya Airport. With a 10.5-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 Gaya Airport (GAY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 345° (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 Gaya Airport (GAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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