DCA
Washington
United States
6,697 km
4,161 miles
LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
Distance
6,697 km
4,161 mi / 3,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA LEJ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Leipzig Halle Airport
IATA Code DCA LEJ
ICAO Code KDCA EDDP
City Washington Leipzig
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 14 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 51.430000, 12.240000

Washington (DCA) to Leipzig (LEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany is 6,697 kilometers (4,161 miles / 3,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Germany. 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 18:38 in Washington, it's 00:38 in Leipzig. With a 6-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 Leipzig (LEJ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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