AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
4,729 km
2,938 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
4,729 km
2,938 mi / 2,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

AEY DCA
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AEY DCA
ICAO Code BIAR KDCA
City Akureyri Washington
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/New_York
Elevation 6 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 38.850000, -77.040000

Akureyri (AEY) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 4,729 kilometers (2,938 miles / 2,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:26 in Akureyri, it's 07:26 in Washington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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