Airport Comparison
| DCA | HKY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Hickory Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | HKY |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KHKY |
| City | Washington | Hickory |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 1,190 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 35.740000, -81.390000 |
Washington (DCA) to Hickory (HKY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) in Hickory, United States is 517 kilometers (321 miles / 279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 17:04 in Washington, it's 17:04 in Hickory.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,176 feet between the two airports. Hickory Regional Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.
The return flight from Hickory (HKY) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.