DCA
Washington
United States
11,824 km
7,347 miles
IXC
Chandigarh
India
Distance
11,824 km
7,347 mi / 6,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
23°
north northeast

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DCA IXC
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Chandigarh Airport
IATA Code DCA IXC
ICAO Code KDCA VICG
City Washington Chandigarh
Country United States India
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 14 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 30.670000, 76.790000

Washington (DCA) to Chandigarh (IXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Chandigarh Airport (IXC) in Chandigarh, India is 11,824 kilometers (7,347 miles / 6,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 18:15 in Washington, it's 04:45 in Chandigarh. 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.

The return flight from Chandigarh (IXC) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 339° (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 Chandigarh Airport (IXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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