DCA
Washington
United States
4,272 km
2,655 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
4,272 km
2,655 mi / 2,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/New_York
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA TER
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code DCA TER
ICAO Code KDCA LPLA
City Washington Lajes
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/New_York Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 14 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 38.760000, -27.090000

Washington (DCA) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 4,272 kilometers (2,655 miles / 2,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 11:10 in Washington, it's 15:10 in Lajes. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 286° (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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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