DCA
Washington
United States
6,580 km
4,089 miles
RLG
Rostock
Germany
Distance
6,580 km
4,089 mi / 3,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA RLG
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Rostock-Laage Airport
IATA Code DCA RLG
ICAO Code KDCA ETNL
City Washington Rostock
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 14 ft 138 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 53.920000, 12.280000

Washington (DCA) to Rostock (RLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany is 6,580 kilometers (4,089 miles / 3,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 09:15 in Washington, it's 15:15 in Rostock. 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 Rostock (RLG) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 295° (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 Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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