DCA
Washington
United States
6,149 km
3,821 miles
LIL
Lille/Lesquin
France
Distance
6,149 km
3,821 mi / 3,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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DCA LIL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lille-Lesquin Airport
IATA Code DCA LIL
ICAO Code KDCA LFQQ
City Washington Lille/Lesquin
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 14 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 50.560000, 3.090000

Washington (DCA) to Lille/Lesquin (LIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) in Lille/Lesquin, France is 6,149 kilometers (3,821 miles / 3,320 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 France. 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 21:33 in Washington, it's 03:33 in Lille/Lesquin. 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 Lille/Lesquin (LIL) 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 Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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