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DCA to BAV: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Baotou (Baotou Airport)
6,932 mi
11,156 km · 6,024 nm
14h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,932 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 4m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- BAV — Baotou Airport · Baotou, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near BAV
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport74 mi away
- HET · Baita International Airport98 mi away
- RLK · Bayannur Tianjitai Airport121 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from BAV?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Baotou (BAV) is 6,932 miles (11,156 km, 6,024 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to BAV?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Baotou?
Baotou is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to BAV?
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