DCA
Washington
United States
7,619 km
4,734 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
7,619 km
4,734 mi / 4,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA QAC
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code DCA QAC
ICAO Code KDCA SSQT
City Washington Castro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 14 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Washington (DCA) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 7,619 kilometers (4,734 miles / 4,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Washington, it's 10:01 in Castro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,300 feet between the two airports. Castro Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Castro (QAC) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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