AEL
Albert Lea
United States
1,464 km
909 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
1,464 km
909 mi / 790 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
106°
east southeast

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.

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