AZA
Phoenix
United States
3,152 km
1,959 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
3,152 km
1,959 mi / 1,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Phoenix
Heading
69°
east northeast

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AZA DCA
Airport Name Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AZA DCA
ICAO Code KIWA KDCA
City Phoenix Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Phoenix America/New_York
Elevation 1,384 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 33.310000, -111.660000 38.850000, -77.040000

Phoenix (AZA) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Phoenix, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 3,152 kilometers (1,959 miles / 1,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 16:03 in Phoenix, it's 18:03 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,370 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Phoenix (AZA) 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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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