DCA
Washington
United States
3,831 km
2,381 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
3,831 km
2,381 mi / 2,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA SQA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code DCA SQA
ICAO Code KDCA KIZA
City Washington Santa Ynez
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 34.600000, -120.100000

Washington (DCA) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 3,831 kilometers (2,381 miles / 2,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 09:02 in Washington, it's 06:02 in Santa Ynez. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Ynez (SQA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 70° (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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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