CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
4,646 km
2,887 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
4,646 km
2,887 mi / 2,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CUE DCA
Airport Name Mariscal Lamar Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code CUE DCA
ICAO Code SECU KDCA
City Cuenca Washington
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/New_York
Elevation 8,306 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -2.890000, -78.980000 38.850000, -77.040000

Cuenca (CUE) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 4,646 kilometers (2,887 miles / 2,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Ecuador 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 05:34 in Cuenca, it's 05:34 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,292 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Cuenca (CUE) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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