DCA
Washington
United States
2,827 km
1,757 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
2,827 km
1,757 mi / 1,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA PUZ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code DCA PUZ
ICAO Code KDCA MNPC
City Washington Puerto Cabezas
Country United States Nicaragua
Timezone America/New_York America/Managua
Elevation 14 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 14.050000, -83.390000

Washington (DCA) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 2,827 kilometers (1,757 miles / 1,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:44 in Washington, it's 15:44 in Puerto Cabezas.

The return flight from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 12° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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