DCA
Washington
United States
6,368 km
3,957 miles
HEI
Busum
Germany
Distance
6,368 km
3,957 mi / 3,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

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DCA HEI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Heide-Busum Airport
IATA Code DCA HEI
ICAO Code KDCA EDXB
City Washington Busum
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 14 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 54.150000, 8.900000

Washington (DCA) to Busum (HEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany is 6,368 kilometers (3,957 miles / 3,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 04:58 in Washington, it's 10:58 in Busum. 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 Busum (HEI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 293° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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