DCA
Washington
United States
3,490 km
2,169 miles
MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
Distance
3,490 km
2,169 mi / 1,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA MXL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport
IATA Code DCA MXL
ICAO Code KDCA MMML
City Washington Mexicali
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Tijuana
Elevation 14 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 32.630000, -115.240000

Washington (DCA) to Mexicali (MXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico is 3,490 kilometers (2,169 miles / 1,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:21 in Washington, it's 14:21 in Mexicali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mexicali (MXL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 68° (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 General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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