DCA
Washington
United States
5,238 km
3,255 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
5,238 km
3,255 mi / 2,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/New_York
Heading
327°
north northwest

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DCA EIL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code DCA EIL
ICAO Code KDCA PAEI
City Washington Fairbanks
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Anchorage
Elevation 14 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 64.670000, -147.100000

Washington (DCA) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 5,238 kilometers (3,255 miles / 2,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Washington, it's 11:42 in Fairbanks. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fairbanks (EIL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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