DCA
Washington
United States
1,951 km
1,213 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
1,951 km
1,213 mi / 1,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA GLS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code DCA GLS
ICAO Code KDCA KGLS
City Washington Galveston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 29.270000, -94.860000

Washington (DCA) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 1,951 kilometers (1,213 miles / 1,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 15:09 in Washington, it's 14:09 in Galveston.

The return flight from Galveston (GLS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 52° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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