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DCA to VAF: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Valence (Valence-Chabeuil Airport)
4,055 mi
6,526 km · 3,524 nm
8h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,055 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 25m 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
- VAF — Valence-Chabeuil Airport · Valence, 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 VAF
- GNB · Grenoble-Isère Airport35 mi away
- OBS · Aubenas-Ardèche Méridional Airport39 mi away
- EBU · Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport54 mi away
- XOG · Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base54 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from VAF?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Valence (VAF) is 4,055 miles (6,526 km, 3,524 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to VAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 25m 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 Valence?
Valence is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to VAF?
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