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DCA to HDG: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Handan (Handan Airport)
7,178 mi
11,551 km · 6,237 nm
14h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,178 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 32m 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
- HDG — Handan Airport · Handan, 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 HDG
- CIH · Changzhi Airport75 mi away
- SJW · Shijiazhuang Daguocun International Airport122 mi away
- TYN · Taiyuan Wusu Airport130 mi away
- JNG · Jining Qufu Airport137 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from HDG?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Handan (HDG) is 7,178 miles (11,551 km, 6,237 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to HDG?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 32m 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 Handan?
Handan is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to HDG?
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