DCA
Washington
United States
2,761 km
1,715 miles
ELP
El Paso
United States
Distance
2,761 km
1,715 mi / 1,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA ELP
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport El Paso International Airport
IATA Code DCA ELP
ICAO Code KDCA KELP
City Washington El Paso
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 14 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 31.810000, -106.380000

Washington (DCA) to El Paso (ELP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to El Paso International Airport (ELP) in El Paso, United States is 2,761 kilometers (1,715 miles / 1,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 20:35 in Washington, it's 18:35 in El Paso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,948 feet between the two airports. El Paso International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from El Paso (ELP) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 65° (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 El Paso International Airport (ELP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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