DCA
Washington
United States
4,210 km
2,616 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
4,210 km
2,616 mi / 2,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/New_York
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DCA THU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code DCA THU
ICAO Code KDCA BGTL
City Washington Thule
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Thule
Elevation 14 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 76.530000, -68.700000

Washington (DCA) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 4,210 kilometers (2,616 miles / 2,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:29 in Washington, it's 07:29 in Thule.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 191° (south). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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