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BKG to DCA: distance & flight time
Branson (Branson Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
897 mi
1,443 km · 779 nm
2h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
897 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 25m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BKG — Branson Airport · Branson, United States
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BKG
- HRO · Boone County Airport19 mi away
- FLP · Marion County Regional Airport38 mi away
- WMH · Ozark Regional Airport42 mi away
- SGF · Springfield Branson National Airport50 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is BKG from DCA?
The flight distance from Branson (BKG) to Washington (DCA) is 897 miles (1,443 km, 779 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BKG to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 25m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Branson and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Branson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BKG to DCA?
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