Washington (DCA) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,654
miles
5,881
kilometers
3,175
nautical miles

🕐 7h 28m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (49°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,654 5,846
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,654 5,846
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,654 5,481
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,654 5,481
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,654 7,308
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,654 5,481
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 London 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 LHR route connects Washington, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,654 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 49° from Washington. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

🛬 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 3,654 miles (5,881 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to LHR typically take around 7h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,654 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.