DCA
Washington
United States
9,478 km
5,889 miles
IMQ
Makou
Iran
Distance
9,478 km
5,889 mi / 5,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
41°
northeast

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DCA IMQ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Makou Airport
IATA Code DCA IMQ
ICAO Code KDCA OITU
City Washington Makou
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 14 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 39.330000, 44.430000

Washington (DCA) to Makou (IMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Makou Airport (IMQ) in Makou, Iran is 9,478 kilometers (5,889 miles / 5,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Iran. 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 17:42 in Makou. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Makou (IMQ) 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 Makou Airport (IMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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