Distance From USAF Academy Airfield to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, AFF - DCA Distance

The distance from USAF Academy Airfield (AFF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 1488 miles or 2395 kilometers or 1293 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Colorado Springs ( United States ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colorado Springs and Washington takes around 3 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from USAF Academy Airfield, Colorado Springs, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 3 hours 25 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 • AFF - DCA

Kilometers		2395 km
Statute Miles		1488 miles
Nautical Miles		1293 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 25 minutes

USAF Academy Airfield to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - AFF to DCA Flight Path

Location of USAF Academy Airfield & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colorado Springs to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Colorado Springs, United States and Washington, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Colorado Springs, United States and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AFF - DCA

Time difference between Colorado Springs (United States) and Washington (United States) is 2 Hours.
Washington time is 2 Hours ahead of Colorado Springs.

Location	Local Time
Colorado Springs (United States)	2026-09-14, 21:49:34 MDT
Washington (United States)	2026-09-14, 23:49:34 EDT

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

USAF Academy Airfield (AFF / KAFF) Colorado Springs, United States

Destination

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