DCA
Washington
United States
3,206 km
1,992 miles
LUF
Glendale
United States
Distance
3,206 km
1,992 mi / 1,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA LUF
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Luke Afb Airport
IATA Code DCA LUF
ICAO Code KDCA KLUF
City Washington Glendale
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Phoenix
Elevation 14 ft 1,084 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 33.530000, -112.380000

Washington (DCA) to Glendale (LUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States is 3,206 kilometers (1,992 miles / 1,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 08:08 in Washington, it's 06:08 in Glendale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,070 feet between the two airports. Luke Afb Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Glendale (LUF) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 69° (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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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