DCA
Washington
United States
10,142 km
6,302 miles
PYK
Payam Airport
Iran
Distance
10,142 km
6,302 mi / 5,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
40°
northeast

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DCA PYK
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Payam Airport
IATA Code DCA PYK
ICAO Code KDCA OIIP
City Washington N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 14 ft 4,170 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 35.780000, 50.830000

Washington (DCA) to Payam Airport (PYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Payam Airport (PYK) in Payam Airport, Iran is 10,142 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 08:33 in Washington, it's 17:03 in Payam 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 4,156 feet between the two airports. Payam Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Payam Airport (PYK) 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 Payam Airport (PYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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