DCA
Washington
United States
11,244 km
6,987 miles
PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
Distance
11,244 km
6,987 mi / 6,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA PAJ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Parachinar Airport
IATA Code DCA PAJ
ICAO Code KDCA OPPC
City Washington Parachinar
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Karachi
Elevation 14 ft 5,800 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 33.900000, 70.070000

Washington (DCA) to Parachinar (PAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan is 11,244 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Pakistan. 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 01:33 in Washington, it's 11:33 in Parachinar. With a 10-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 5,786 feet between the two airports. Parachinar 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 Parachinar (PAJ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 334° (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 Parachinar Airport (PAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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