DCA
Washington
United States
10,849 km
6,741 miles
MZR
Mazar I Sharif Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
10,849 km
6,741 mi / 5,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
28°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

DCA MZR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Mazar I Sharif Airport
IATA Code DCA MZR
ICAO Code KDCA OAMS
City Washington N/A
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 14 ft 1,284 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 36.710000, 67.210000

Washington (DCA) to Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) in Mazar I Sharif Airport, Afghanistan is 10,849 kilometers (6,741 miles / 5,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 05:26 in Washington, it's 13:56 in Mazar I Sharif Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,270 feet between the two airports. Mazar I Sharif Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 333° (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 Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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