DCA
Washington
United States
10,434 km
6,483 miles
IFH
Hesa
Iran
Distance
10,434 km
6,483 mi / 5,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA IFH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Hesa Airport
IATA Code DCA IFH
ICAO Code KDCA OIFE
City Washington Hesa
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 14 ft 5,256 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 32.930000, 51.560000

Washington (DCA) to Hesa (IFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Hesa Airport (IFH) in Hesa, Iran is 10,434 kilometers (6,483 miles / 5,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Iran. 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 12:48 in Washington, it's 21:18 in Hesa. With a 8.5-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 5,242 feet between the two airports. Hesa 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 Hesa (IFH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 322° (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 Hesa Airport (IFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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