DCA
Washington
United States
5,702 km
3,543 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
5,702 km
3,543 mi / 3,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA SLZ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code DCA SLZ
ICAO Code KDCA SBSL
City Washington Sao Luis
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Fortaleza
Elevation 14 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Washington (DCA) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 5,702 kilometers (3,543 miles / 3,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 18:18 in Washington, it's 20:18 in Sao Luis.

The return flight from Sao Luis (SLZ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 327° (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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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