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DCA to XIC: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport)
7,818 mi
12,582 km · 6,794 nm
15h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,818 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 48m 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
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, 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 XIC
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport92 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport103 mi away
- ZAT · Zhaotong Airport107 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport149 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from XIC?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Xichang (XIC) is 7,818 miles (12,582 km, 6,794 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to XIC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 48m 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 Xichang?
Xichang is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to XIC?
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