DCA
Washington
United States
4,230 km
2,629 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
4,230 km
2,629 mi / 2,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

DCA TUA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code DCA TUA
ICAO Code KDCA SETU
City Washington Tulcan
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 14 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 0.810000, -77.710000

Washington (DCA) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 4,230 kilometers (2,629 miles / 2,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Ecuador. 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 12:15 in Washington, it's 12:15 in Tulcan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,635 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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