DCA
Washington
United States
11,920 km
7,407 miles
DED
Dehradun
India
Distance
11,920 km
7,407 mi / 6,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA DED
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Dehradun Airport
IATA Code DCA DED
ICAO Code KDCA VIDN
City Washington Dehradun
Country United States India
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 14 ft 1,831 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 30.190000, 78.180000

Washington (DCA) to Dehradun (DED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Dehradun Airport (DED) in Dehradun, India is 11,920 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 03:24 in Washington, it's 13:54 in Dehradun. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,817 feet between the two airports. Dehradun Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Dehradun (DED) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 340° (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 Dehradun Airport (DED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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