DCA
Washington
United States
3,497 km
2,173 miles
LTO
Loreto
Mexico
Distance
3,497 km
2,173 mi / 1,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
256°
west southwest

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DCA LTO
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Loreto International Airport
IATA Code DCA LTO
ICAO Code KDCA MMLT
City Washington Loreto
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Mazatlan
Elevation 14 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 25.990000, -111.350000

Washington (DCA) to Loreto (LTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Loreto International Airport (LTO) in Loreto, Mexico is 3,497 kilometers (2,173 miles / 1,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:57 in Washington, it's 12:57 in Loreto.

The return flight from Loreto (LTO) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 57° (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 Loreto International Airport (LTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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