Airport Comparison
| DCA | WYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Yellowstone Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | WYS |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KWYS |
| City | Washington | West Yellowstone |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 6,649 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 44.690000, -111.120000 |
Washington (DCA) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 2,878 kilometers (1,788 miles / 1,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.
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 08:16 in Washington, it's 06:16 in West Yellowstone.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,635 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.