DCA
Washington
United States
1,443 km
897 miles
PLK
Branson
United States
Distance
1,443 km
897 mi / 779 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA PLK
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport M Graham Clark Downtown Airport
IATA Code DCA PLK
ICAO Code KDCA KPLK
City Washington Branson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 940 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 36.630000, -93.230000

Washington (DCA) to Branson (PLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) in Branson, United States is 1,443 kilometers (897 miles / 779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 06:30 in Washington, it's 05:30 in Branson.

The return flight from Branson (PLK) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 75° (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 M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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