CKS
Carajas
Brazil
5,724 km
3,557 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
5,724 km
3,557 mi / 3,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Araguaina
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CKS DCA
Airport Name Carajas Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code CKS DCA
ICAO Code SBCJ KDCA
City Carajas Washington
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Araguaina America/New_York
Elevation 2,064 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, -50.000000 38.850000, -77.040000

Carajas (CKS) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 5,724 kilometers (3,557 miles / 3,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Carajas, it's 10:23 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,050 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Carajas Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Carajas (CKS) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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