DCA
Washington
United States
5,269 km
3,274 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
5,269 km
3,274 mi / 2,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/New_York
Heading
327°
north northwest

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DCA MTX
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Metro Field
IATA Code DCA MTX
ICAO Code KDCA KMTF
City Washington Fairbanks
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Anchorage
Elevation 14 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 64.810000, -147.760000

Washington (DCA) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 5,269 kilometers (3,274 miles / 2,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Washington, it's 05:13 in Fairbanks. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fairbanks (MTX) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 87° (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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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