DCA
Washington
United States
6,230 km
3,871 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
6,230 km
3,871 mi / 3,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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DCA LEY
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code DCA LEY
ICAO Code KDCA EHLE
City Washington Lelystad
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 14 ft -13 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 52.460000, 5.530000

Washington (DCA) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 6,230 kilometers (3,871 miles / 3,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Netherlands. 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 10:51 in Washington, it's 16:51 in Lelystad. 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 Lelystad (LEY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 291° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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