DCA
Washington
United States
7,285 km
4,527 miles
ESR
El Salvador
Chile
Distance
7,285 km
4,527 mi / 3,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
173°
south

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DCA ESR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport
IATA Code DCA ESR
ICAO Code KDCA SCES
City Washington El Salvador
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 14 ft 5,240 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -26.310000, -69.770000

Washington (DCA) to El Salvador (ESR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 7,285 kilometers (4,527 miles / 3,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Washington, it's 19:00 in El Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,226 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada 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 El Salvador (ESR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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