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DCA to NEW: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → New Orleans (Lakefront Airport)
957 mi
1,539 km · 831 nm
2h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
957 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 33m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
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 NEW?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to New Orleans (NEW) is 957 miles (1,539 km, 831 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to NEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 33m 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 New Orleans?
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to NEW?
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