DCA
Washington
United States
5,274 km
3,277 miles
GWY
Galway
Ireland
Distance
5,274 km
3,277 mi / 2,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA GWY
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Galway Airport
IATA Code DCA GWY
ICAO Code KDCA EICM
City Washington Galway
Country United States Ireland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Dublin
Elevation 14 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 53.300000, -8.940000

Washington (DCA) to Galway (GWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland is 5,274 kilometers (3,277 miles / 2,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 States with Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:47 in Washington, it's 00:47 in Galway. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Galway (GWY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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