CLT to DCA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 533 km (331 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (DCA to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Washington?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 533 km (331 mi, 288 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLT to DCA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DCA is roughly northeast of CLT.
How is the CLT to DCA route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-DCA in IATA codes and KCLT-KDCA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is DCA (KDCA).
| CLT | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KDCA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 15 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #70 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DCA sits 733 ft (223 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to DCA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte from Washington?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are 533 km (331 mi, 288 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to DCA?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and DCA takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DCA from CLT?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) lies roughly northeast of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to DCA?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-DCA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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