DCA
Washington
United States
1,446 km
898 miles
MCW
Mason City
United States
Distance
1,446 km
898 mi / 781 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA MCW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Mason City Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA MCW
ICAO Code KDCA KMCW
City Washington Mason City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 1,213 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 43.160000, -93.330000

Washington (DCA) to Mason City (MCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) in Mason City, United States is 1,446 kilometers (898 miles / 781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Washington, it's 22:21 in Mason City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,199 feet between the two airports. Mason City Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Mason City (MCW) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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