Flights Nassau → Washington
NAS → DCA
How long is the flight from Nassau to Washington?
The flight from Nassau (NAS) to Washington (DCA) takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Nassau to Washington, utilizing an Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport, which opened in 1938, serves over 25 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Nassau (NAS) → Washington (DCA) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Nassau the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Washington: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nassau (NAS) to Washington (DCA) heads north for about 1,536 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nassau the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Washington it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating NAS-DCA
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Frequently asked questions about NAS-DCA
The flight from Nassau (NAS) to Washington (DCA) takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
