DCA
Washington
United States
4,887 km
3,036 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
4,887 km
3,036 mi / 2,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DCA YLT
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code DCA YLT
ICAO Code KDCA CYLT
City Washington Alert
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Toronto
Elevation 14 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 82.520000, -62.280000

Washington (DCA) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 4,887 kilometers (3,036 miles / 2,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Washington, it's 05:44 in Alert.

The return flight from Alert (YLT) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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