DCA
Washington
United States
3,914 km
2,432 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
3,914 km
2,432 mi / 2,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

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DCA SQL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code DCA SQL
ICAO Code KDCA KSQL
City Washington San Carlos
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 37.510000, -122.250000

Washington (DCA) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 3,914 kilometers (2,432 miles / 2,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 08:15 in Washington, it's 05:15 in San Carlos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 74° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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