DCA
Washington
United States
3,176 km
1,974 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
3,176 km
1,974 mi / 1,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA NCR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport San Carlos
IATA Code DCA NCR
ICAO Code KDCA MNSC
City Washington San Carlos
Country United States Nicaragua
Timezone America/New_York America/Managua
Elevation 14 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 11.130000, -84.770000

Washington (DCA) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 3,176 kilometers (1,974 miles / 1,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Nicaragua. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:19 in Washington, it's 13:19 in San Carlos.

The return flight from San Carlos (NCR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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