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DCA to LHR: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
3,654 mi
5,881 km · 3,175 nm
7h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,654 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 38m 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
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from LHR?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to London (LHR) is 3,654 miles (5,881 km, 3,175 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 38m 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 London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to LHR?
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