DCA
Washington
United States
3,140 km
1,951 miles
TUS
Tucson
United States
Distance
3,140 km
1,951 mi / 1,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
267°
west

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DCA TUS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Tucson International Airport
IATA Code DCA TUS
ICAO Code KDCA KTUS
City Washington Tucson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Phoenix
Elevation 14 ft 2,643 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 32.120000, -110.940000

Washington (DCA) to Tucson (TUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 3,140 kilometers (1,951 miles / 1,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 10:50 in Washington, it's 08:50 in Tucson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,629 feet between the two airports. Tucson International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Tucson (TUS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 67° (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 Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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