DCA
Washington
United States
4,065 km
2,526 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
4,065 km
2,526 mi / 2,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA YAL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code DCA YAL
ICAO Code KDCA CYAL
City Washington Alert Bay
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Vancouver
Elevation 14 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 50.580000, -126.920000

Washington (DCA) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 4,065 kilometers (2,526 miles / 2,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:58 in Washington, it's 03:58 in Alert Bay. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alert Bay (YAL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 89° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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