The flight distance from Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) in Council Bluffs, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 1,612 kilometers (1,002 miles / 871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 12:10 in Council Bluffs, it's 13:10 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,231 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Council Bluffs Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Council Bluffs (CBF) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.