DCA
Washington
United States
515 km
320 miles
ILM
Wilmington
United States
Distance
515 km
320 mi / 278 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

DCA ILM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Wilmington International Airport
IATA Code DCA ILM
ICAO Code KDCA KILM
City Washington Wilmington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 34.270000, -77.900000

Washington (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in Wilmington, United States is 515 kilometers (320 miles / 278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 07:29 in Washington, it's 07:29 in Wilmington.

The return flight from Wilmington (ILM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 8° (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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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