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DCA to FAB: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Farnborough (Farnborough Airport)
3,646 mi
5,867 km · 3,168 nm
7h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,646 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 37m 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
- FAB — Farnborough Airport · Farnborough, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near DCA
Near FAB
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport19 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BBS · Blackbushe Airport5 mi away
- ODH · RAF Odiham8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from FAB?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Farnborough (FAB) is 3,646 miles (5,867 km, 3,168 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to FAB?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 37m 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 Farnborough?
Farnborough is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to FAB?
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