DCA
Washington
United States
6,807 km
4,230 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
6,807 km
4,230 mi / 3,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA LEC
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code DCA LEC
ICAO Code KDCA SBLE
City Washington Lencois
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Bahia
Elevation 14 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Washington (DCA) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 6,807 kilometers (4,230 miles / 3,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:31 in Washington, it's 19:31 in Lencois.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,662 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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