DCA
Washington
United States
6,298 km
3,913 miles
EME
Emden
Germany
Distance
6,298 km
3,913 mi / 3,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA EME
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Emden Airport
IATA Code DCA EME
ICAO Code KDCA EDWE
City Washington Emden
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 14 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 53.390000, 7.230000

Washington (DCA) to Emden (EME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Emden Airport (EME) in Emden, Germany is 6,298 kilometers (3,913 miles / 3,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:02 in Washington, it's 22:02 in Emden. 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 Emden (EME) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Emden Airport (EME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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