Airport Comparison
| ATL | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | ATL | DCA |
| ICAO Code | KATL | KDCA |
| City | Atlanta | Washington |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.640000, -84.430000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Atlanta (ATL) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 880 kilometers (547 miles / 475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.
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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Atlanta, it's 04:43 in Washington.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,012 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 231° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.