DCA
Washington
United States
10,921 km
6,786 miles
RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
10,921 km
6,786 mi / 5,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
40°
northeast

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DCA RJN
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Rafsanjan Airport
IATA Code DCA RJN
ICAO Code KDCA OIKR
City Washington N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 14 ft 5,298 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 30.300000, 56.050000

Washington (DCA) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran is 10,921 kilometers (6,786 miles / 5,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 13:23 in Washington, it's 21:53 in Rafsanjan 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 5,284 feet between the two airports. Rafsanjan Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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