DCA
Washington
United States
6,739 km
4,187 miles
ZJI
Locarno Airport
Switzerland
Distance
6,739 km
4,187 mi / 3,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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DCA ZJI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Locarno Airport
IATA Code DCA ZJI
ICAO Code KDCA LSZL
City Washington N/A
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 14 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 46.160000, 8.880000

Washington (DCA) to Locarno Airport (ZJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Locarno Airport (ZJI) in Locarno Airport, Switzerland is 6,739 kilometers (4,187 miles / 3,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Switzerland. 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 21:17 in Washington, it's 03:17 in Locarno Airport. 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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 297° (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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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