DCA
Washington
United States
7,756 km
4,819 miles
TIA
Tirana
Albania
Distance
7,756 km
4,819 mi / 4,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA TIA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA Code DCA TIA
ICAO Code KDCA LATI
City Washington Tirana
Country United States Albania
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Tirane
Elevation 14 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 41.410000, 19.720000

Washington (DCA) to Tirana (TIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 7,756 kilometers (4,819 miles / 4,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Albania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Washington, it's 23:03 in Tirana. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tirana (TIA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 304° (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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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