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DCA to TNN: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Tainan (Tainan Airport)
8,023 mi
12,912 km · 6,972 nm
16h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,023 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 12m 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
- TNN — Tainan Airport · Tainan, Taiwan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near TNN
- PIF · Pingtung North Airport25 mi away
- KHH · Kaohsiung International Airport27 mi away
- CYI · Chiayi Airport37 mi away
- WOT · Wang-an Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from TNN?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Tainan (TNN) is 8,023 miles (12,912 km, 6,972 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to TNN?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 12m 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 Tainan?
Tainan is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to TNN?
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