Airport Comparison
| DCA | GCN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | GCN |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KGCN |
| City | Washington | Grand Canyon |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 6,609 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 35.950000, -112.150000 |
Washington (DCA) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 3,099 kilometers (1,926 miles / 1,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 275°.
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 08:05 in Washington, it's 06:05 in Grand Canyon.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,595 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park 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 Grand Canyon (GCN) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 73° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.