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DCA to BGC: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Braganca (Bragança Airport)
3,602 mi
5,797 km · 3,130 nm
7h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,602 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- BGC — Bragança Airport · Braganca, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near BGC
- VRL · Vila Real Airport66 mi away
- LEN · Leon Airport74 mi away
- SLM · Salamanca Airport88 mi away
- BGZ · Braga Municipal Aerodrome92 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from BGC?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Braganca (BGC) is 3,602 miles (5,797 km, 3,130 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to BGC?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 32m 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 Braganca?
Braganca is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to BGC?
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