Wichita to Washington (ICT–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5224
AA American
CR7
2:51 PM
CDT
6:49 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5224
AA American
CR7
12:52 PM
EDT T2
3:21 PM
CDT
3h 29m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 55m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Washington flights
MDW Chicago 4h 58m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Washington flights
ORD Chicago 5h 1m AAACBA AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Washington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AAASAY AAAYCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Washington flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 20m AFDLKE AADLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 27m G4 AAAS Valparaiso (VPS) to Washington flights
IAH Houston 5h 53m CMEKNZ AAEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Washington flights
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers 5h 58m AA AAAS Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Washington flights
DEN Denver 6h 32m ACUAWN ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Washington flights
MCO Orlando 7h 47m WN AAB6DL Orlando (MCO) to Washington flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Wichita to Washington
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,107 mi 2h 58m nonstop +1h ahead

ICT–DCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,107 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ICT–DCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 CR7 2h58 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ICT to DCA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ICT to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
825
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ICT → DCA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
DCA → ICT
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ICT delays → DCA delays →

Other ways to reach Washington from Wichita

Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Metric ICT→DCA TUL→DCA OKC→DCA
Distance from ICT 132 mi 156 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 7 7 21
Flight time 2h 58m 2h 33m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of ICT with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Wichita.
ICT: CDT · DCA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Wichita, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,107 mi / 1,782 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m gate to gate.
Getting from DCA

The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.

Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.

Washington Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.

Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.

ICT–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wichita to Washington route.
Route details
Distance1,107 mi / 1,782 km
Flight time2h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ICT
IATA / ICAOICT / KICT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation1,333 ft / 406 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICT to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take about 2h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 1,107 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ICT to DCA: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare.
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Wichita.
Yes, return flights from DCA to ICT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TUL, OKC and MCI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ICT to DCA

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ICT to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ICT to DCA is about 2 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,107 miles (1,782 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tulsa (TUL), Oklahoma City (OKC) and Kansas City (MCI).