DCA
Washington
United States
515 km
320 miles
YCM
Niagara-on-the-lake
Canada
Distance
515 km
320 mi / 278 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA YCM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport St Catharines / Niagara District Airport
IATA Code DCA YCM
ICAO Code KDCA CYSN
City Washington Niagara-on-the-lake
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Toronto
Elevation 14 ft 321 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 43.190000, -79.170000

Washington (DCA) to Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) in Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada is 515 kilometers (320 miles / 278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:47 in Washington, it's 16:47 in Niagara-on-the-lake.

The return flight from Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). 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 St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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