DCA
Washington
United States
6,067 km
3,770 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
6,067 km
3,770 mi / 3,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/New_York
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA PQS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code DCA PQS
ICAO Code KDCA K0AK
City Washington Pilot Station
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Nome
Elevation 14 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 61.960000, -162.940000

Washington (DCA) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 6,067 kilometers (3,770 miles / 3,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Washington, it's 17:29 in Pilot Station. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pilot Station (PQS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 72° (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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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