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DCA to DLS: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → The Dalles (Columbia Gorge Regional the Dalles Municipal Airport)
2,275 mi
3,662 km · 1,977 nm
4h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,275 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 56m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- DLS — Columbia Gorge Regional the Dalles Municipal Airport · The Dalles, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near DLS
- TTD · Portland Troutdale Airport60 mi away
- PDX · Portland International Airport69 mi away
- YKM · Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field72 mi away
- HIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport86 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from DLS?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to The Dalles (DLS) is 2,275 miles (3,662 km, 1,977 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to DLS?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 56m 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 The Dalles?
The Dalles is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to DLS?
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