DAM
Damascus
Syria
9,462 km
5,879 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
9,462 km
5,879 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
314°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

DAM DCA
Airport Name Damascus International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code DAM DCA
ICAO Code OSDI KDCA
City Damascus Washington
Country Syria United States
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/New_York
Elevation 2,020 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 33.410000, 36.520000 38.850000, -77.040000

Damascus (DAM) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 9,462 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Syria 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 00:48 in Damascus, it's 17:48 in Washington. With a 7-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 2,006 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Damascus International Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Damascus (DAM) follows a heading of 50° (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 Damascus International Airport (DAM) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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