Washington (DCA) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,058
miles
6,530
kilometers
3,526
nautical miles

🕐 8h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (49°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,058 6,493
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,058 6,493
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,058 6,087
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,058 6,087
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,058 8,116
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,058 6,087
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Washington and Frankfurt follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to FRA route connects Washington, United States with Frankfurt, Germany. This long-haul flight covers 4,058 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Germany. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 49° from Washington. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.

🛬 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 4,058 miles (6,530 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to FRA typically take around 8h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,058 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.