Airport Comparison
| AEX | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Alexandria International Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | AEX | DCA |
| ICAO Code | KAEX | KDCA |
| City | Alexandria | Washington |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 88 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.330000, -92.550000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Alexandria (AEX) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) in Alexandria, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 1,637 kilometers (1,017 miles / 884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 03:18 in Alexandria, it's 04:18 in Washington.
The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Alexandria (AEX) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.