DCA
Washington
United States
12,303 km
7,645 miles
PKR
Pokhara
Nepal
Distance
12,303 km
7,645 mi / 6,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/New_York
Heading
18°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

DCA PKR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Pokhara Airport
IATA Code DCA PKR
ICAO Code KDCA VNPK
City Washington Pokhara
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 14 ft 2,712 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 28.200000, 83.980000

Washington (DCA) to Pokhara (PKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Pokhara Airport (PKR) in Pokhara, Nepal is 12,303 kilometers (7,645 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Nepal. 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 19:05 in Washington, it's 04:50 in Pokhara. With a 9.75-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 2,698 feet between the two airports. Pokhara Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Pokhara (PKR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 344° (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 Pokhara Airport (PKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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