DCA
Washington
United States
8,368 km
5,199 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,368 km
5,199 mi / 4,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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DCA IST
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DCA IST
ICAO Code KDCA LTFM
City Washington Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 14 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 41.280000, 28.750000

Washington (DCA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,368 kilometers (5,199 miles / 4,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Turkey. 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 02:03 in Washington, it's 10:03 in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul (IST) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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