DCA
Washington
United States
1,437 km
893 miles
FXE
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
1,437 km
893 mi / 776 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA FXE
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA Code DCA FXE
ICAO Code KDCA KFXE
City Washington Fort Lauderdale
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 26.200000, -80.200000

Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 1,437 kilometers (893 miles / 776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 04:58 in Washington, it's 04:58 in Fort Lauderdale.

The return flight from Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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