Airport Comparison
| DCA | LAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Purdue University Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | LAF |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KLAF |
| City | Washington | Lafayette |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 606 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 40.410000, -86.940000 |
Washington (DCA) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 865 kilometers (537 miles / 467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
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 09:57 in Washington, it's 09:57 in Lafayette.
The return flight from Lafayette (LAF) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 98° (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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.