Little Rock to Washington flights
Washington lies 1,432 km (890 mi) north-east of Little Rock, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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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| Little Rock | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 202,591 | 689,545 |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | LIT, 6 km out | DCA, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 72201–72295 | 20001–56972 |
Clocks in Washington are 1 h ahead of Little Rock right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Little Rock
Little Rock is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,273 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Memorial Field Airport (HOT, 80 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,169 ft | 15 ft |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,500 ft | 312 ft |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | BWI | 45 km (28 mi) | 10,503 ft | 146 ft |
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Staying in Washington
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Common questions
How far is Washington from Little Rock?
1,432 km (890 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Little Rock.
How long does it take to get from Little Rock to Washington by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Little Rock and Washington?
Washington is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Little Rock to Washington flights?
Typically Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA); Washington also has IAD, BWI.
Where can I stay in Washington?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.