AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
11,097 km
6,895 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
11,097 km
6,895 mi / 5,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
317°
northwest

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AHB DCA
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AHB DCA
ICAO Code OEAB KDCA
City Abha Washington
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 6,858 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 38.850000, -77.040000

Abha (AHB) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 11,097 kilometers (6,895 miles / 5,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Saudi Arabia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Abha, it's 07:37 in Washington. With a 8-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 6,844 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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