DCA
Washington
United States
5,954 km
3,700 miles
SEN
Southend
United Kingdom
Distance
5,954 km
3,700 mi / 3,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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DCA SEN
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Southend Airport
IATA Code DCA SEN
ICAO Code KDCA EGMC
City Washington Southend
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/New_York Europe/London
Elevation 14 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 51.570000, 0.700000

Washington (DCA) to Southend (SEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Southend Airport (SEN) in Southend, United Kingdom is 5,954 kilometers (3,700 miles / 3,215 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 United Kingdom. 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 07:08 in Washington, it's 12:08 in Southend. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Southend (SEN) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 289° (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 Southend Airport (SEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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