Airport Comparison
| 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.