DCA
Washington
United States
4,422 km
2,747 miles
PDL
Ponta Delgada
Portugal
Distance
4,422 km
2,747 mi / 2,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/New_York
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA PDL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Joao Paulo II Airport
IATA Code DCA PDL
ICAO Code KDCA LPPD
City Washington Ponta Delgada
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/New_York Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 14 ft 259 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 37.740000, -25.700000

Washington (DCA) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 4,422 kilometers (2,747 miles / 2,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Portugal. 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 16:04 in Washington, it's 20:04 in Ponta Delgada. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 288° (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 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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