DCA
Washington
United States
10,852 km
6,743 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
10,852 km
6,743 mi / 5,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
36°
northeast

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DCA XBJ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code DCA XBJ
ICAO Code KDCA OIMB
City Washington Birjand
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 14 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 32.900000, 59.270000

Washington (DCA) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 10,852 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 16:20 in Washington, it's 00:50 in Birjand. 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 4,938 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 327° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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