DCA
Washington
United States
10,580 km
6,574 miles
IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
Distance
10,580 km
6,574 mi / 5,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/New_York
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA IKU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Issyk-Kul International Airport
IATA Code DCA IKU
ICAO Code KDCA UCFL
City Washington Tamchy
Country United States Kyrgyzstan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bishkek
Elevation 14 ft 5,426 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 42.590000, 76.710000

Washington (DCA) to Tamchy (IKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan is 10,580 kilometers (6,574 miles / 5,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Kyrgyzstan. 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 09:12 in Washington, it's 20:12 in Tamchy. With a 11-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 5,412 feet between the two airports. Issyk-Kul International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tamchy (IKU) 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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