DCA
Washington
United States
6,179 km
3,839 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
6,179 km
3,839 mi / 3,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/New_York
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA WAA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code DCA WAA
ICAO Code KDCA PAIW
City Washington Wales
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Anchorage
Elevation 14 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 65.620000, -168.090000

Washington (DCA) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 6,179 kilometers (3,839 miles / 3,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 13:03 in Washington, it's 09:03 in Wales. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wales (WAA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 71° (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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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