DCA
Washington
United States
3,161 km
1,964 miles
SCF
Scottsdale
United States
Distance
3,161 km
1,964 mi / 1,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
270°
west

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DCA SCF
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Scottsdale Airport
IATA Code DCA SCF
ICAO Code KDCA KSDL
City Washington Scottsdale
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Phoenix
Elevation 14 ft 1,510 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 33.620000, -111.910000

Washington (DCA) to Scottsdale (SCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Scottsdale Airport (SCF) in Scottsdale, United States is 3,161 kilometers (1,964 miles / 1,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:55 in Washington, it's 12:55 in Scottsdale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Scottsdale Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Scottsdale (SCF) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 69° (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 Scottsdale Airport (SCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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