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LCY to DCA: distance & flight time
London (London City Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
3,675 mi
5,914 km · 3,193 nm
7h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,675 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 40m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is LCY from DCA?
The flight distance from London (LCY) to Washington (DCA) is 3,675 miles (5,914 km, 3,193 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LCY to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 40m 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 London and Washington?
Washington is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LCY to DCA?
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