CWF
Lake Charles
United States
1,756 km
1,091 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
1,756 km
1,091 mi / 948 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
53°
northeast

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CWF DCA
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code CWF DCA
ICAO Code KCWF KDCA
City Lake Charles Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 17 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 38.850000, -77.040000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 1,756 kilometers (1,091 miles / 948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 15:18 in Lake Charles, it's 16:18 in Washington.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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