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DCA to SZX: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
8,131 mi
13,085 km · 7,065 nm
16h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,131 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 25m 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
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, 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 SZX
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport24 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport33 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport37 mi away
- ZUH · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SZX?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 8,131 miles (13,085 km, 7,065 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 25m 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 Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SZX?
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