Airport Comparison
| DCA | DRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Durango-La Plata County Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | DRO |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KDRO |
| City | Washington | Durango |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 6,689 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 37.150000, -107.750000 |
Washington (DCA) to Durango (DRO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) in Durango, United States is 2,685 kilometers (1,668 miles / 1,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 276°.
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 18:40 in Washington, it's 16:40 in Durango.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,675 feet between the two airports. Durango-La Plata County Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Durango (DRO) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.