DCA
Washington
United States
9,941 km
6,177 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
9,941 km
6,177 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
40°
northeast

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DCA RAS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code DCA RAS
ICAO Code KDCA OIGG
City Washington Rasht
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 14 ft -40 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 37.320000, 49.620000

Washington (DCA) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 9,941 kilometers (6,177 miles / 5,367 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 10:15 in Washington, it's 18:45 in Rasht. 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.

The return flight from Rasht (RAS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 321° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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