DCA
Washington
United States
6,109 km
3,796 miles
OST
Ostend
Belgium
Distance
6,109 km
3,796 mi / 3,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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DCA OST
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Ostend-Bruges International Airport
IATA Code DCA OST
ICAO Code KDCA EBOS
City Washington Ostend
Country United States Belgium
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Brussels
Elevation 14 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 51.200000, 2.860000

Washington (DCA) to Ostend (OST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) in Ostend, Belgium is 6,109 kilometers (3,796 miles / 3,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Belgium. 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 16:39 in Washington, it's 22:39 in Ostend. 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 Ostend (OST) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 290° (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 Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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