DCA
Washington
United States
6,462 km
4,015 miles
PAD
Paderborn
Germany
Distance
6,462 km
4,015 mi / 3,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA PAD
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
IATA Code DCA PAD
ICAO Code KDCA EDLP
City Washington Paderborn
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 14 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 51.610000, 8.620000

Washington (DCA) to Paderborn (PAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) in Paderborn, Germany is 6,462 kilometers (4,015 miles / 3,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Germany. 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 10:10 in Washington, it's 16:10 in Paderborn. 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 Paderborn (PAD) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 294° (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 Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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