DCA
Washington
United States
8,263 km
5,134 miles
HEW
Athens
Greece
Distance
8,263 km
5,134 mi / 4,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

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DCA HEW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Athen Helenikon Airport
IATA Code DCA HEW
ICAO Code KDCA LGAT
City Washington Athens
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Athens
Elevation 14 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 37.890000, 23.730000

Washington (DCA) to Athens (HEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece is 8,263 kilometers (5,134 miles / 4,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Greece. 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 06:19 in Washington, it's 13:19 in Athens. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Athens (HEW) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). 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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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