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DCA to SYX: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport)
8,466 mi
13,624 km · 7,357 nm
17h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,466 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 4m 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
- SYX — Sanya Phoenix International Airport · Sanya, 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 SYX
- BAR · Qionghai Bo'ao Airport89 mi away
- HAK · Haikou Meilan International Airport132 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SYX?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Sanya (SYX) is 8,466 miles (13,624 km, 7,357 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SYX?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 4m 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 Sanya?
Sanya is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SYX?
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