Airport Comparison
| ASE | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | ASE | DCA |
| ICAO Code | KASE | KDCA |
| City | Aspen | Washington |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 7,838 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.220000, -106.870000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Aspen (ASE) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE) in Aspen, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 2,565 kilometers (1,594 miles / 1,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 81°.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Aspen, it's 09:38 in Washington.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,824 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Aspen (ASE) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.