DCA to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3,177 km (1,974 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to DCA).
How far is it from Washington to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3,177 km (1,974 mi, 1,716 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 DCA to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of DCA.
How is the DCA to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written DCA-PHX in IATA codes and KDCA-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is DCA (KDCA), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| DCA | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDCA | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #70 | #43 |
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.
PHX sits 1,120 ft (341 m) higher than DCA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DCA to PHX
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 Washington from Phoenix?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 3,177 km (1,974 mi, 1,716 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DCA to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between DCA and PHX takes about 4h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from DCA?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Which airlines fly DCA to PHX?
2 airlines appear on the DCA-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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