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DCA to NOD: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Norden (Norden-Norddeich Airport)
3,905 mi
6,285 km · 3,394 nm
8h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,905 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 7m 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
- NOD — Norden-Norddeich Airport · Norden, Germany
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near NOD
- NRD · Norderney Airport5 mi away
- JUI · Juist Airport6 mi away
- BMR · Baltrum Airport10 mi away
- LGO · Langeoog Airport15 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from NOD?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Norden (NOD) is 3,905 miles (6,285 km, 3,394 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to NOD?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 7m 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 Norden?
Norden is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to NOD?
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