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NZJ to DCA: distance & flight time
Santa Ana (El Toro Marine Corps Air Station) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
2,276 mi
3,663 km · 1,978 nm
4h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,276 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 56m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NZJ — El Toro Marine Corps Air Station · Santa Ana, United States
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NZJ
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport43 mi away
- SNA · John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport8 mi away
- FUL · Fullerton Municipal Airport20 mi away
- CNO · Chino Airport21 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is NZJ from DCA?
The flight distance from Santa Ana (NZJ) to Washington (DCA) is 2,276 miles (3,663 km, 1,978 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NZJ to DCA?
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 Santa Ana and Washington?
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NZJ to DCA?
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