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DCA to DDG: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Dandong (Dandong Airport)
6,823 mi
10,980 km · 5,929 nm
13h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,823 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 51m 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
- DDG — Dandong Airport · Dandong, 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 DDG
- FNJ · Pyongyang Sunan International Airport92 mi away
- CNI · Changhai Airport101 mi away
- AOG · Anshan Air Base106 mi away
- YKH · Yingkou Lanqi Airport108 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from DDG?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Dandong (DDG) is 6,823 miles (10,980 km, 5,929 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to DDG?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 51m 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 Dandong?
Dandong is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to DDG?
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