DCA
Washington
United States
12,105 km
7,522 miles
SIH
Silgadi Doti
Nepal
Distance
12,105 km
7,522 mi / 6,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA SIH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Silgadi Doti Airport
IATA Code DCA SIH
ICAO Code KDCA VNDT
City Washington Silgadi Doti
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 14 ft 2,100 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 29.260000, 80.940000

Washington (DCA) to Silgadi Doti (SIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Silgadi Doti Airport (SIH) in Silgadi Doti, Nepal is 12,105 kilometers (7,522 miles / 6,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 05:45 in Washington, it's 16:30 in Silgadi Doti. With a 10.75-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 2,086 feet between the two airports. Silgadi Doti Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Silgadi Doti (SIH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 342° (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 Silgadi Doti Airport (SIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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