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DCA to SEN: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Southend (Southend Airport)
3,699 mi
5,953 km · 3,215 nm
7h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,699 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 43m 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
- SEN — Southend Airport · Southend, 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 SEN
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport48 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport50 mi away
- RCS · Rochester Airport17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport28 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SEN?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Southend (SEN) is 3,699 miles (5,953 km, 3,215 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 43m 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 Southend?
Southend is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SEN?
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