Airport Comparison
| BEC | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Beech Factory Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | BEC | DCA |
| ICAO Code | KBEC | KDCA |
| City | Wichita | Washington |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 1,409 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.690000, -97.210000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Wichita (BEC) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Beech Factory Airport (BEC) in Wichita, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 1,762 kilometers (1,095 miles / 951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 80°.
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 12:49 in Wichita, it's 13:49 in Washington.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,395 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Beech Factory Airport.
The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Wichita (BEC) follows a heading of 272° (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 Beech Factory Airport (BEC) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.