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DCA to LZC: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Lazard Cardenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport)
2,088 mi
3,360 km · 1,814 nm
4h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,088 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 34m 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
- LZC — Lázaro Cárdenas Airport · Lazard Cardenas, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near LZC
- ZIH · Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport57 mi away
- UPN · Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport97 mi away
- CLQ · Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid Airport125 mi away
- ZMM · Zamora Airport141 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from LZC?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Lazard Cardenas (LZC) is 2,088 miles (3,360 km, 1,814 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to LZC?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 34m 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 Lazard Cardenas?
Lazard Cardenas is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to LZC?
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