DCA
Washington
United States
1,614 km
1,003 miles
ESF
Alexandria
United States
Distance
1,614 km
1,003 mi / 871 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA ESF
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Esler Regional Airport
IATA Code DCA ESF
ICAO Code KDCA KESF
City Washington Alexandria
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 31.390000, -92.300000

Washington (DCA) to Alexandria (ESF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Esler Regional Airport (ESF) in Alexandria, United States is 1,614 kilometers (1,003 miles / 871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 10:13 in Washington, it's 09:13 in Alexandria.

The return flight from Alexandria (ESF) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Esler Regional Airport (ESF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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