DCA
Washington
United States
1,539 km
957 miles
NEW
New Orleans
United States
Distance
1,539 km
957 mi / 831 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA NEW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lakefront Airport
IATA Code DCA NEW
ICAO Code KDCA KNEW
City Washington New Orleans
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 30.040000, -90.030000

Washington (DCA) to New Orleans (NEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States is 1,539 kilometers (957 miles / 831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Washington, it's 19:17 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (NEW) 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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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