DCA
Washington
United States
5,742 km
3,568 miles
LPA
Gran Canaria Island
Spain
Distance
5,742 km
3,568 mi / 3,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA LPA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Gran Canaria Airport
IATA Code DCA LPA
ICAO Code KDCA GCLP
City Washington Gran Canaria Island
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/New_York Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 14 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 27.930000, -15.390000

Washington (DCA) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Gran Canaria Island, Spain is 5,742 kilometers (3,568 miles / 3,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Spain. 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 03:05 in Washington, it's 08:05 in Gran Canaria Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 299° (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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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