DCA
Washington
United States
5,787 km
3,596 miles
FFD
Fairford
United Kingdom
Distance
5,787 km
3,596 mi / 3,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA FFD
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport RAF Fairford
IATA Code DCA FFD
ICAO Code KDCA EGVA
City Washington Fairford
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/New_York Europe/London
Elevation 14 ft 286 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 51.680000, -1.790000

Washington (DCA) to Fairford (FFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to RAF Fairford (FFD) in Fairford, United Kingdom is 5,787 kilometers (3,596 miles / 3,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 09:43 in Washington, it's 14:43 in Fairford. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fairford (FFD) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 287° (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 RAF Fairford (FFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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