DCA
Washington
United States
10,516 km
6,534 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,516 km
6,534 mi / 5,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

DCA ELQ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code DCA ELQ
ICAO Code KDCA OEGS
City Washington N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 14 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 26.300000, 43.770000

Washington (DCA) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 10,516 kilometers (6,534 miles / 5,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 20:11 in Washington, it's 03:11 in Gassim Airport. 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 2,112 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 318° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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