DCA
Washington
United States
6,181 km
3,841 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
6,181 km
3,841 mi / 3,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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DCA RTM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code DCA RTM
ICAO Code KDCA EHRD
City Washington Rotterdam
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 14 ft -15 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 51.960000, 4.440000

Washington (DCA) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 6,181 kilometers (3,841 miles / 3,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Netherlands. 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 05:54 in Washington, it's 11:54 in Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam (RTM) 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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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