DCA
Washington
United States
11,457 km
7,119 miles
IHR
Iran Shahr Airport
Iran
Distance
11,457 km
7,119 mi / 6,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
38°
northeast

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DCA IHR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Iran Shahr Airport
IATA Code DCA IHR
ICAO Code KDCA OIZI
City Washington N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 14 ft 2,040 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 27.240000, 60.720000

Washington (DCA) to Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) in Iran Shahr Airport, Iran is 11,457 kilometers (7,119 miles / 6,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 15:42 in Washington, it's 00:12 in Iran Shahr Airport. 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 2,026 feet between the two airports. Iran Shahr Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 327° (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 Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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