Washington to Chesapeake flights
Chesapeake lies 240 km (149 mi) south of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Washington | Chesapeake | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 235,429 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | ORF, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 23320–23328 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Washington
Washington is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 37 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 km).
Arriving in Chesapeake
Chesapeake is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk International Airport | ORF | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (regional) | PHF | 40 km (25 mi) | 8,003 ft | 42 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chesapeake from Washington?
240 km (149 mi) in a straight line, south of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Chesapeake by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Chesapeake?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to Chesapeake flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF); Chesapeake also has PHF.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.