Distance From Jalalabad Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, JAA - DCA Distance

The distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 6966 miles or 11211 kilometers or 6050 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Jalalabad ( Afghanistan ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jalalabad and Washington takes around 16 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jalalabad Airport, Jalalabad, Afghanistan to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 16 hours 0 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JAA - DCA

Kilometers		11211 km
Statute Miles		6966 miles
Nautical Miles		6050 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 0 minutes

Jalalabad Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - JAA to DCA Flight Path

Location of Jalalabad Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Jalalabad to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Jalalabad, Afghanistan and Washington, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Jalalabad, Afghanistan and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAA - DCA

Time difference between Jalalabad (Afghanistan) and Washington (United States) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Washington time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes behind Jalalabad.

Location	Local Time
Jalalabad (Afghanistan)	2026-03-19, 23:15:39 +0430
Washington (United States)	2026-03-19, 14:45:39 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Jalalabad Airport (JAA / OAJL) Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States