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DCA to YIH: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport)
7,610 mi
12,247 km · 6,613 nm
15h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,610 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 23m 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
- YIH — Yichang Sanxia Airport · Yichang, 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 YIH
- HPG · Shennongjia Hongping Airport100 mi away
- CGD · Changde Airport114 mi away
- DYG · Dayong Airport118 mi away
- ENH · Enshi Airport120 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from YIH?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Yichang (YIH) is 7,610 miles (12,247 km, 6,613 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to YIH?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 23m 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 Yichang?
Yichang is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to YIH?
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