Washington (DCA) to Paris (ORY)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,838
miles
6,176
kilometers
3,335
nautical miles

🕐 7h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (52°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,838 6,141
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,838 6,141
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,838 5,757
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,838 5,757
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,838 7,676
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,838 5,757
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?

A round trip between Washington and Paris earns you 7,676 base miles - that's 31% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to ORY route connects Washington, United States with Paris, France. This long-haul flight covers 3,838 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to France. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 52° 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 ORY

Paris-Orly Airport

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) serves Paris, France.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Paris-Orly Airport is 3,838 miles (6,176 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to ORY typically take around 7h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,838 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.