Charlotte (CLT) to Washington (DCA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 331
miles
533
kilometers
288
nautical miles

🕐 1h 8m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (39°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
331 530
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
331 530
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
331 497
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
331 497
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
331 662
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
331 497
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Charlotte and Washington follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to DCA route connects Charlotte, United States with Washington, United States. This short-haul flight covers 331 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 39° from Charlotte.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.

🛬 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 331 miles (533 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to DCA typically take around 1h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 331 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.