DCA
Washington
United States
3,891 km
2,418 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
3,891 km
2,418 mi / 2,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA SJC
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code DCA SJC
ICAO Code KDCA KSJC
City Washington San Jose
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 37.360000, -121.930000

Washington (DCA) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 3,891 kilometers (2,418 miles / 2,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Washington, it's 08:34 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Jose (SJC) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 73° (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 Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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