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DCA to SOU: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Southampton (Southampton Airport)
3,629 mi
5,840 km · 3,153 nm
7h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,629 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 35m 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
- SOU — Southampton Airport · Southampton, 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 SOU
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport52 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport53 mi away
- QLA · Lasham Airport22 mi away
- BBP · Bembridge Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SOU?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Southampton (SOU) is 3,629 miles (5,840 km, 3,153 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SOU?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 35m 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 Southampton?
Southampton is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SOU?
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