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DCA to LRH: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → La Rochelle (La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport)
3,747 mi
6,030 km · 3,256 nm
7h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,747 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 49m 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
- LRH — La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport · La Rochelle, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near LRH
- RCO · Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport23 mi away
- EDM · La Roche-sur-Yon Airport37 mi away
- NIT · Niort-Souché Airport39 mi away
- RYN · Royan-Médis Airport40 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from LRH?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to La Rochelle (LRH) is 3,747 miles (6,030 km, 3,256 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to LRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 49m 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 La Rochelle?
La Rochelle is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to LRH?
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