BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
6,441 km
4,002 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
6,441 km
4,002 mi / 3,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BFE DCA
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BFE DCA
ICAO Code EDLI KDCA
City Bielefeld Washington
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 433 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 38.850000, -77.040000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 6,441 kilometers (4,002 miles / 3,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Germany 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 11:53 in Bielefeld, it's 05:53 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 Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 46° (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 Bielefeld Airport (BFE) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.