BIO
Bilbao
Spain
6,025 km
3,744 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
6,025 km
3,744 mi / 3,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BIO DCA
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BIO DCA
ICAO Code LEBB KDCA
City Bilbao Washington
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/New_York
Elevation 138 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 38.850000, -77.040000

Bilbao (BIO) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 6,025 kilometers (3,744 miles / 3,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 11:56 in Bilbao, it's 05:56 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 Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 60° (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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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