DCA
Washington
United States
11,622 km
7,222 miles
IXP
Pathankot Air Force Station
India
Distance
11,622 km
7,222 mi / 6,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA IXP
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Pathankot Air Force Station
IATA Code DCA IXP
ICAO Code KDCA VIPK
City Washington N/A
Country United States India
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 14 ft 1,017 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 32.230000, 75.630000

Washington (DCA) to Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) in Pathankot Air Force Station, India is 11,622 kilometers (7,222 miles / 6,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 08:35 in Washington, it's 19:05 in Pathankot Air Force Station. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,003 feet between the two airports. Pathankot Air Force Station sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 338° (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 Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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