DCA
Washington
United States
3,417 km
2,123 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
3,417 km
2,123 mi / 1,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/New_York
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA MRD
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code DCA MRD
ICAO Code KDCA SVMD
City Washington Merida
Country United States Venezuela
Timezone America/New_York America/Caracas
Elevation 14 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 8.580000, -71.160000

Washington (DCA) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 3,417 kilometers (2,123 miles / 1,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Washington, it's 05:18 in Merida.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,993 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli 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 Merida (MRD) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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