DCA
Washington
United States
3,287 km
2,043 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
3,287 km
2,043 mi / 1,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA PLD
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code DCA PLD
ICAO Code KDCA MRSR
City Washington Playa Samara
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 14 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 10.250000, -85.420000

Washington (DCA) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 3,287 kilometers (2,043 miles / 1,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:18 in Washington, it's 12:18 in Playa Samara.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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