The flight distance from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) in Albuquerque, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 2,650 kilometers (1,647 miles / 1,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 13:17 in Albuquerque, it's 15:17 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,341 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Albuquerque (ABQ) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.