DCA
Washington
United States
2,593 km
1,611 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
2,593 km
1,611 mi / 1,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
272°
west

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Airport Comparison

DCA LAM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code DCA LAM
ICAO Code KDCA KLAM
City Washington Los Alamos
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 14 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 35.880000, -106.270000

Washington (DCA) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 2,593 kilometers (1,611 miles / 1,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 00:04 in Washington, it's 22:04 in Los Alamos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,157 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos (LAM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 74° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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