DBQ
Dubuque
United States
1,218 km
757 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
1,218 km
757 mi / 657 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DBQ DCA
Airport Name Dubuque Regional Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code DBQ DCA
ICAO Code KDBQ KDCA
City Dubuque Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 1,076 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 42.400000, -90.710000 38.850000, -77.040000

Dubuque (DBQ) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) in Dubuque, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 1,218 kilometers (757 miles / 657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in Dubuque, it's 16:52 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,062 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Dubuque Regional Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Dubuque (DBQ) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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