AQP
Arequipa
Peru
6,163 km
3,830 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
6,163 km
3,830 mi / 3,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Lima
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

AQP DCA
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AQP DCA
ICAO Code SPQU KDCA
City Arequipa Washington
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/New_York
Elevation 8,405 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 38.850000, -77.040000

Arequipa (AQP) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 6,163 kilometers (3,830 miles / 3,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Peru with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Arequipa, it's 13:01 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,391 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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