BEX
Benson
United Kingdom
5,834 km
3,625 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
5,834 km
3,625 mi / 3,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BEX DCA
Airport Name RAF Benson Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BEX DCA
ICAO Code EGUB KDCA
City Benson Washington
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/New_York
Elevation 226 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 51.620000, -1.100000 38.850000, -77.040000

Benson (BEX) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Benson (BEX) in Benson, United Kingdom to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 5,834 kilometers (3,625 miles / 3,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Benson, it's 12:38 in Washington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Benson (BEX) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Benson (BEX) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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