DCA
Washington
United States
6,411 km
3,984 miles
SPM
Trier
Germany
Distance
6,411 km
3,984 mi / 3,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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DCA SPM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Spangdahlem Air Base
IATA Code DCA SPM
ICAO Code KDCA ETAD
City Washington Trier
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 14 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 49.970000, 6.690000

Washington (DCA) to Trier (SPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) in Trier, Germany is 6,411 kilometers (3,984 miles / 3,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 06:15 in Washington, it's 12:15 in Trier. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,183 feet between the two airports. Spangdahlem Air Base sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Trier (SPM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 294° (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 Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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