Airport Comparison
| AEL | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Albert Lea Municipal Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | AEL | DCA |
| ICAO Code | KAEL | KDCA |
| City | Albert Lea | Washington |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 1,261 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 43.680000, -93.370000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Albert Lea (AEL) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 1,464 kilometers (909 miles / 790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Albert Lea, it's 19:37 in Washington.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,247 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Albert Lea Municipal Airport.
The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.