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DCA to CKL: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Shchyolkovo (Chkalovskiy Air Base)
4,870 mi
7,838 km · 4,232 nm
10h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,870 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 1m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- CKL — Chkalovskiy Air Base · Shchyolkovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near CKL
- BKA · Bykovo Airport18 mi away
- ZIA · Zhukovsky International Airport23 mi away
- SVO · Sheremetyevo International Airport26 mi away
- DME · Domodedovo International Airport33 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from CKL?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Shchyolkovo (CKL) is 4,870 miles (7,838 km, 4,232 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to CKL?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 1m 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 Shchyolkovo?
Shchyolkovo is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to CKL?
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