DCA
Washington
United States
10,368 km
6,443 miles
ULN
Ulan Bator
Mongolia
Distance
10,368 km
6,443 mi / 5,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
357°
north

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Airport Comparison

DCA ULN
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
IATA Code DCA ULN
ICAO Code KDCA ZMUB
City Washington Ulan Bator
Country United States Mongolia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 14 ft 4,364 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 47.840000, 106.770000

Washington (DCA) to Ulan Bator (ULN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia is 10,368 kilometers (6,443 miles / 5,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Mongolia. 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 01:19 in Washington, it's 13:19 in Ulan Bator. With a 12-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 4,350 feet between the two airports. Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Ulan Bator (ULN) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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