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DCA to CNI: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Changhai (Changhai Airport)
6,897 mi
11,100 km · 5,993 nm
13h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,897 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 59m 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
- CNI — Changhai Airport · Changhai, 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 CNI
- DLC · Zhoushuizi Airport64 mi away
- YKH · Yingkou Lanqi Airport90 mi away
- DDG · Dandong Airport101 mi away
- AOG · Anshan Air Base127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from CNI?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Changhai (CNI) is 6,897 miles (11,100 km, 5,993 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to CNI?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 59m 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 Changhai?
Changhai is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to CNI?
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