DCA
Washington
United States
6,601 km
4,102 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
6,601 km
4,102 mi / 3,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
22°
north northeast

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DCA VAW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code DCA VAW
ICAO Code KDCA ENSS
City Washington Vardø
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Oslo
Elevation 14 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 70.360000, 31.040000

Washington (DCA) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 6,601 kilometers (4,102 miles / 3,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Norway. 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 13:14 in Washington, it's 19:14 in Vardø. 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 Vardø (VAW) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 301° (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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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