Distance From Ghent University Heliport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The distance from Ghent University Heliport () to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 3836 miles or 6173 kilometers or 3331 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gent ( Belgium ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gent and Washington takes around 8 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ghent University Heliport, Gent, Belgium to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 8 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - DCA

Kilometers		6173 km
Statute Miles		3836 miles
Nautical Miles		3331 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 49 minutes

Ghent University Heliport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - to DCA Flight Path

Location of Ghent University Heliport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gent to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gent, Belgium and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DCA

Time difference between Gent (Belgium) and Washington (United States) is 6 Hours.
Washington time is 6 Hours behind Gent.

Location	Local Time
Gent (Belgium)	2026-06-14, 05:09:26 CEST
Washington (United States)	2026-06-13, 23:09:26 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ghent University Heliport ( / EBGT) Gent, Belgium

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States