DCA
Washington
United States
7,999 km
4,970 miles
RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
Distance
7,999 km
4,970 mi / 4,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA RIA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code DCA RIA
ICAO Code KDCA SBSM
City Washington Santa Maria
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 14 ft 287 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -29.710000, -53.690000

Washington (DCA) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 7,999 kilometers (4,970 miles / 4,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Washington, it's 13:58 in Santa Maria.

The return flight from Santa Maria (RIA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). 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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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