DCA
Washington
United States
2,061 km
1,280 miles
GCK
Garden City
United States
Distance
2,061 km
1,280 mi / 1,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA GCK
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Garden City Regional Airport
IATA Code DCA GCK
ICAO Code KDCA KGCK
City Washington Garden City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 2,891 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 37.930000, -100.720000

Washington (DCA) to Garden City (GCK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) in Garden City, United States is 2,061 kilometers (1,280 miles / 1,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Washington, it's 05:51 in Garden City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,877 feet between the two airports. Garden City Regional Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Garden City (GCK) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 80° (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 Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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