DCA
Washington
United States
6,525 km
4,054 miles
GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
Distance
6,525 km
4,054 mi / 3,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
35°
northeast

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DCA GVX
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Gavle Sandviken Airport
IATA Code DCA GVX
ICAO Code KDCA ESSK
City Washington Gavle / Sandviken
Country United States Sweden
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 14 ft 224 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 60.590000, 16.950000

Washington (DCA) to Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden is 6,525 kilometers (4,054 miles / 3,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Sweden. 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 09:04 in Washington, it's 15:04 in Gavle / Sandviken. 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 Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) 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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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