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RET to DCA: distance & flight time
Røst (Røst Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
3,749 mi
6,033 km · 3,258 nm
7h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,749 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 49m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RET — Røst Airport · Røst, Norway
- 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near RET
- VRY · Værøy Heliport19 mi away
- LKN · Leknes Airport58 mi away
- BOO · Bodø Airport63 mi away
- SVJ · Svolvær Helle Airport83 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is RET from DCA?
The flight distance from Røst (RET) to Washington (DCA) is 3,749 miles (6,033 km, 3,258 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RET to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 49m 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 Røst and Washington?
Washington is 6 hours behind Røst.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RET to DCA?
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