ALB
Albany
United States
512 km
318 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
512 km
318 mi / 277 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ALB DCA
Airport Name Albany International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code ALB DCA
ICAO Code KALB KDCA
City Albany Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 285 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 42.750000, -73.800000 38.850000, -77.040000

Albany (ALB) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 512 kilometers (318 miles / 277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Albany, it's 05:57 in Washington.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Albany (ALB) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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