Airport Comparison
| DCA | LRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Las Cruces International Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | LRU |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KLRU |
| City | Washington | Las Cruces |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 4,457 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 32.290000, -106.920000 |
Washington (DCA) to Las Cruces (LRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States is 2,785 kilometers (1,731 miles / 1,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 264°.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Washington, it's 10:38 in Las Cruces.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,443 feet between the two airports. Las Cruces International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.
The return flight from Las Cruces (LRU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.