ALC
Alicante
Spain
6,437 km
4,000 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
6,437 km
4,000 mi / 3,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALC DCA
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code ALC DCA
ICAO Code LEAL KDCA
City Alicante Washington
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/New_York
Elevation 142 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 38.850000, -77.040000

Alicante (ALC) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 6,437 kilometers (4,000 miles / 3,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Spain 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 20:12 in Alicante, it's 14:12 in Washington. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Alicante International Airport (ALC) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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