DCA
Washington
United States
11,240 km
6,984 miles
SDT
Saidu Sharif
Pakistan
Distance
11,240 km
6,984 mi / 6,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA SDT
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Saidu Sharif Airport
IATA Code DCA SDT
ICAO Code KDCA OPSS
City Washington Saidu Sharif
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Karachi
Elevation 14 ft 3,183 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 34.810000, 72.350000

Washington (DCA) to Saidu Sharif (SDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) in Saidu Sharif, Pakistan is 11,240 kilometers (6,984 miles / 6,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 13:02 in Washington, it's 23:02 in Saidu Sharif. 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 3,169 feet between the two airports. Saidu Sharif Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Saidu Sharif (SDT) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 336° (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 Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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