BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
3,360 km
2,088 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
3,360 km
2,088 mi / 1,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
10°
north

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BAI DCA
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BAI DCA
ICAO Code MRBA KDCA
City Punta Arenas Washington
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 1,214 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 38.850000, -77.040000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 3,360 kilometers (2,088 miles / 1,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 an international route connecting Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Punta Arenas, it's 19:41 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,200 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 192° (south 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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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