Airport Comparison
| CYS | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | CYS | DCA |
| ICAO Code | KCYS | KDCA |
| City | Cheyenne | Washington |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 6,160 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.160000, -104.810000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Cheyenne (CYS) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 2,369 kilometers (1,472 miles / 1,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 87°.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Cheyenne, it's 16:58 in Washington.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,146 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Cheyenne (CYS) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.