BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
5,717 km
3,552 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
5,717 km
3,552 mi / 3,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BES DCA
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BES DCA
ICAO Code LFRB KDCA
City Brest/Guipavas Washington
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 38.850000, -77.040000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 5,717 kilometers (3,552 miles / 3,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 France 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 20:11 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 14:11 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 Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 54° (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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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