DCA
Washington
United States
516 km
321 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
516 km
321 mi / 279 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
29°
north northeast

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DCA SCH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code DCA SCH
ICAO Code KDCA KSCH
City Washington Schenectady
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 378 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 42.850000, -73.930000

Washington (DCA) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 516 kilometers (321 miles / 279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Washington, it's 10:17 in Schenectady.

The return flight from Schenectady (SCH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 211° (south southwest). 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 Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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