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DCA to SLV: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Shimla (Shimla Airport)
7,326 mi
11,790 km · 6,366 nm
14h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,326 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 50m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- SLV — Shimla Airport · Shimla, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near SLV
- IXC · Chandigarh Airport33 mi away
- KUU · Kullu Manali Airport55 mi away
- LUH · Ludhiana Airport68 mi away
- AIP · Adampur Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SLV?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Shimla (SLV) is 7,326 miles (11,790 km, 6,366 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SLV?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Shimla?
Shimla is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SLV?
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