BFS
Belfast
United Kingdom
5,418 km
3,366 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
5,418 km
3,366 mi / 2,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BFS DCA
Airport Name Belfast International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BFS DCA
ICAO Code EGAA KDCA
City Belfast Washington
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/New_York
Elevation 268 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 54.660000, -6.220000 38.850000, -77.040000

Belfast (BFS) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast, United Kingdom to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 5,418 kilometers (3,366 miles / 2,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 United Kingdom 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 11:23 in Belfast, it's 06:23 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 Belfast (BFS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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