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DCA to LCE: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → La Ceiba (Goloson International Airport)
1,704 mi
2,742 km · 1,481 nm
3h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,704 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 48m 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
- LCE — Goloson International Airport · La Ceiba, Honduras
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near LCE
- UII · Utila Airport26 mi away
- TEA · Tela Airport41 mi away
- RTB · Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport45 mi away
- TJI · Trujillo Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from LCE?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to La Ceiba (LCE) is 1,704 miles (2,742 km, 1,481 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to LCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 48m 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 La Ceiba?
La Ceiba is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to LCE?
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