CHS
Charleston
United States
715 km
444 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
715 km
444 mi / 386 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
21°
north northeast

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CHS DCA
Airport Name Charleston Afb/International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code CHS DCA
ICAO Code KCHS KDCA
City Charleston Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 46 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -80.040000 38.850000, -77.040000

Charleston (CHS) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) in Charleston, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 715 kilometers (444 miles / 386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Charleston, it's 17:30 in Washington.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Charleston (CHS) follows a heading of 203° (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 Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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