DCA
Washington
United States
1,314 km
816 miles
PNS
Pensacola
United States
Distance
1,314 km
816 mi / 709 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
228°
southwest

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DCA PNS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Pensacola International Airport
IATA Code DCA PNS
ICAO Code KDCA KPNS
City Washington Pensacola
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 121 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 30.470000, -87.190000

Washington (DCA) to Pensacola (PNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) in Pensacola, United States is 1,314 kilometers (816 miles / 709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 15:41 in Washington, it's 14:41 in Pensacola.

The return flight from Pensacola (PNS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 42° (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 Pensacola International Airport (PNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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