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DCA to CME: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Ciudad Del Carmen (Ciudad del Carmen International Airport)
1,652 mi
2,659 km · 1,436 nm
3h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,652 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 42m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- CME — Ciudad del Carmen International Airport · Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from CME?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Ciudad Del Carmen (CME) is 1,652 miles (2,659 km, 1,436 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to CME?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 42m 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 Washington and Ciudad Del Carmen?
Ciudad Del Carmen is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to CME?
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