# Distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Washington (DCA)

> 476 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 476 km / 296 mi / 257 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 162° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 02:29 in Buffalo, it's 02:29 in Washington)
- **Elevation difference**: 713 ft (DCA is lower than BUF)

## Airports

### [Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/buf-buffalo-buffalo-niagara-international-airport/1ef266df-1191-6c40-ba5f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Buffalo, United States
- ICAO: KBUF
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 42.940000, -78.730000
- Elevation: 727 ft

### [Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dca-washington-ronald-reagan-washington-ntl-airport/1ef266df-16de-6284-ae10-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Washington, United States
- ICAO: KDCA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.850000, -77.040000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/buf-buffalo-buffalo-niagara-international-airport/1ef266df-1191-6c40-ba5f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dca-washington-ronald-reagan-washington-ntl-airport/1ef266df-16de-6284-ae10-06bb2780ed98)
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