Airport Comparison
| DCA | FCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | FCS |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KFCS |
| City | Washington | Fort Carson |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 5,874 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 38.680000, -104.760000 |
Washington (DCA) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 2,394 kilometers (1,488 miles / 1,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 278°.
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 11:39 in Washington, it's 09:39 in Fort Carson.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,860 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) 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 Fort Carson (FCS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.