DCA
Washington
United States
5,910 km
3,672 miles
FAO
Faro
Portugal
Distance
5,910 km
3,672 mi / 3,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA FAO
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code DCA FAO
ICAO Code KDCA LPFR
City Washington Faro
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 14 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 37.010000, -7.970000

Washington (DCA) to Faro (FAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal is 5,910 kilometers (3,672 miles / 3,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Portugal. 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 20:13 in Washington, it's 01:13 in Faro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Faro (FAO) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 295° (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 Faro Airport (FAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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