DCA
Washington
United States
1,359 km
845 miles
GUF
Gulf Shores
United States
Distance
1,359 km
845 mi / 734 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
229°
southwest

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DCA GUF
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field
IATA Code DCA GUF
ICAO Code KDCA KJKA
City Washington Gulf Shores
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 30.290000, -87.670000

Washington (DCA) to Gulf Shores (GUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) in Gulf Shores, United States is 1,359 kilometers (845 miles / 734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 00:00 in Washington, it's 23:00 in Gulf Shores.

The return flight from Gulf Shores (GUF) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). 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 Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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