DCA
Washington
United States
6,486 km
4,030 miles
LYN
Lyon/Bron
France
Distance
6,486 km
4,030 mi / 3,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA LYN
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lyon-Bron Airport
IATA Code DCA LYN
ICAO Code KDCA LFLY
City Washington Lyon/Bron
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 14 ft 659 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 45.730000, 4.940000

Washington (DCA) to Lyon/Bron (LYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) in Lyon/Bron, France is 6,486 kilometers (4,030 miles / 3,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 11:47 in Washington, it's 17:47 in Lyon/Bron. 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 Lyon/Bron (LYN) 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 Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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