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Airport Comparison
| DCA | FTE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | El Calafate Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | FTE |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | SAWC |
| City | Washington | El Calafate |
| Country | United States | Argentina |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 669 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | -50.280000, -72.050000 |
Washington (DCA) to El Calafate (FTE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 9,923 kilometers (6,166 miles / 5,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 177°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting United States with Argentina. 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 00:59 in Washington, it's 01:59 in El Calafate.
The return flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 356° (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 El Calafate Airport (FTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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