DCA
Washington
United States
3,752 km
2,332 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
3,752 km
2,332 mi / 2,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA TCM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code DCA TCM
ICAO Code KDCA KTCM
City Washington Tacoma
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 47.140000, -122.480000

Washington (DCA) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 3,752 kilometers (2,332 miles / 2,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 12:57 in Washington, it's 09:57 in Tacoma. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tacoma (TCM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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