How far is Boston (BOS) from Washington D.C. (DCA)?

The distance from Boston (BOS) to Washington D.C. (DCA) is 399 miles (642 km).

How Long Is the Flight from Boston (BOS) to Washington D.C. (DCA)?

Q: How long is the flight from Boston (BOS) to Washington D.C. (DCA)?

The direct flight from Boston (BOS) to Washington D.C. (DCA) takes approximately 1 hours 30 minutes. The return flight takes 1 hours 30 minutes.

Direct flight time: 1 hours 30 minutes · 399 miles

Flight Time Details

BOS → DCA

1 hr 30 min

DCA → BOS

1 hr 30 min

Distance

399 mi

642 km

Time Difference

0 hr

Arrival Time Planner

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The Acela train takes 6.5 hours but is competitive door-to-door when you factor in airport time.

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That Flight Time Is Equivalent To...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Boston (BOS) to Washington D.C. (DCA)?

The direct flight takes approximately 1 hours 30 minutes. The return flight (DCA → BOS) takes 1 hours 30 minutes due to wind patterns.

What is the time difference?

Washington D.C. (DCA) is 0 hours behind Boston (BOS). Use the arrival planner above to calculate your local arrival time.

Why is the return flight a different length?

Jet stream winds blow west-to-east at 100-200 mph at cruising altitude. Eastbound flights get a tailwind (shorter), while westbound flights face a headwind (longer).

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