Airport Comparison
| COS | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | COS | DCA |
| ICAO Code | KCOS | KDCA |
| City | Colorado Springs | Washington |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 6,187 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.810000, -104.700000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 2,387 kilometers (1,483 miles / 1,289 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 02:15 in Colorado Springs, it's 04:15 in Washington.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,173 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 279° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.