DCA
Washington
United States
8,058 km
5,007 miles
PDV
Plovdiv
Bulgaria
Distance
8,058 km
5,007 mi / 4,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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DCA PDV
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Plovdiv International Airport
IATA Code DCA PDV
ICAO Code KDCA LBPD
City Washington Plovdiv
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 14 ft 597 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 42.070000, 24.850000

Washington (DCA) to Plovdiv (PDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria is 8,058 kilometers (5,007 miles / 4,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Bulgaria. 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 04:29 in Washington, it's 11:29 in Plovdiv. With a 7-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 Plovdiv (PDV) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 307° (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 Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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