Airport Comparison
| DCA | RID | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Richmond Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | RID |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KRID |
| City | Washington | Richmond |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 1,140 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 39.760000, -84.840000 |
Washington (DCA) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 678 kilometers (422 miles / 366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 281°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 09:02 in Washington, it's 09:02 in Richmond.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,126 feet between the two airports. Richmond Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.
The return flight from Richmond (RID) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.