Airport Comparison
| ALE | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | ALE | DCA |
| ICAO Code | KE38 | KDCA |
| City | Alpine | Washington |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 4,514 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.380000, -103.680000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Alpine (ALE) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 2,602 kilometers (1,617 miles / 1,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 02:12 in Alpine, it's 03:12 in Washington.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,500 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.
The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.