DCA
Washington
United States
948 km
589 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
948 km
589 mi / 512 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA YEL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA YEL
ICAO Code KDCA CYEL
City Washington Elliot Lake
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Toronto
Elevation 14 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 46.350000, -82.560000

Washington (DCA) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 948 kilometers (589 miles / 512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 02:49 in Washington, it's 02:49 in Elliot Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,073 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 150° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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