CLT
Charlotte
United States
533 km
331 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
533 km
331 mi / 288 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
39°
northeast

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CLT DCA
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code CLT DCA
ICAO Code KCLT KDCA
City Charlotte Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 748 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 38.850000, -77.040000

Charlotte (CLT) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 533 kilometers (331 miles / 288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 04:44 in Charlotte, it's 04:44 in Washington.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 222° (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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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