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DCA to KGT: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Kangding (Kangding Airport)
7,668 mi
12,341 km · 6,663 nm
15h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,668 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 30m 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
- KGT — Kangding Airport · Kangding, 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 KGT
- DCY · Daocheng Yading Airport116 mi away
- CTU · Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from KGT?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Kangding (KGT) is 7,668 miles (12,341 km, 6,663 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to KGT?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 30m 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 Kangding?
Kangding is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to KGT?
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