DCA
Washington
United States
9,681 km
6,015 miles
TBZ
Tabriz
Iran
Distance
9,681 km
6,015 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
41°
northeast

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DCA TBZ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Tabriz International Airport
IATA Code DCA TBZ
ICAO Code KDCA OITT
City Washington Tabriz
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 14 ft 4,459 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 38.130000, 46.230000

Washington (DCA) to Tabriz (TBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) in Tabriz, Iran is 9,681 kilometers (6,015 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 13:07 in Washington, it's 21:37 in Tabriz. 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 4,445 feet between the two airports. Tabriz International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Tabriz (TBZ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 319° (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 Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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