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LDS to DCA: distance & flight time
Yinchun (Lindu Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
6,242 mi
10,046 km · 5,424 nm
12h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,242 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 42m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LDS — Lindu Airport · Yinchun, China
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LDS
- JMU · Jiamusi Airport92 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport142 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is LDS from DCA?
The flight distance from Yinchun (LDS) to Washington (DCA) is 6,242 miles (10,046 km, 5,424 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LDS to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 42m 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 Yinchun and Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Yinchun.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LDS to DCA?
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