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DCA to TIA: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Tirana (Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa)
4,819 mi
7,755 km · 4,187 nm
9h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,819 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 55m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- TIA — Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa · Tirana, Albania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near TIA
- OHD · Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport55 mi away
- TGD · Podgorica Airport70 mi away
- TIV · Tivat Airport85 mi away
- KSO · Kastoria National Airport105 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from TIA?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Tirana (TIA) is 4,819 miles (7,755 km, 4,187 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to TIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 55m 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 Tirana?
Tirana is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to TIA?
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