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DCA to BCN: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Barcelona (Barcelona International Airport)
4,033 mi
6,490 km · 3,504 nm
8h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,033 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 22m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- BCN — Barcelona International Airport · Barcelona, Spain
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near BCN
- QSA · Sabadell Airport16 mi away
- REU · Reus Air Base48 mi away
- GRO · Girona Airport55 mi away
- LEU · Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport80 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from BCN?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Barcelona (BCN) is 4,033 miles (6,490 km, 3,504 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to BCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to BCN?
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