Distance From General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, ZCL - DCA Distance

The distance from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 1868 miles or 3006 kilometers or 1622 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zacatecas ( Mexico ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zacatecas and Washington takes around 4 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, Zacatecas, Mexico to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 4 hours 17 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ZCL - DCA

Kilometers		3006 km
Statute Miles		1868 miles
Nautical Miles		1622 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 17 minutes

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - ZCL to DCA Flight Path

Location of General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zacatecas to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zacatecas, Mexico and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZCL - DCA

Time difference between Zacatecas (Mexico) and Washington (United States) is 1 Hours.
Washington time is 1 Hours ahead of Zacatecas.

Location	Local Time
Zacatecas (Mexico)	2025-12-18, 03:31:28 CST
Washington (United States)	2025-12-18, 04:31:28 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL / MMZC) Zacatecas, Mexico

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States