IAD
Washington
United States
12,740 km
7,916 miles
RGH
Balurghat
India
Distance
12,740 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
14°
north northeast

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IAD RGH
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Balurghat Airport
IATA Code IAD RGH
ICAO Code KIAD VEBG
City Washington Balurghat
Country United States India
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 312 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 25.260000, 88.800000

Washington (IAD) to Balurghat (RGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Balurghat Airport (RGH) in Balurghat, India is 12,740 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 India. 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 13:10 in Washington, it's 23:40 in Balurghat. With a 10.5-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 Balurghat (RGH) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 348° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Balurghat Airport (RGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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