DCA
Washington
United States
1,958 km
1,217 miles
HOU
Houston
United States
Distance
1,958 km
1,217 mi / 1,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA HOU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport William P Hobby Airport
IATA Code DCA HOU
ICAO Code KDCA KHOU
City Washington Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 29.650000, -95.280000

Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States is 1,958 kilometers (1,217 miles / 1,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 09:56 in Washington, it's 08:56 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (HOU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 54° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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