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LJG to DCA: distance & flight time
Lijiang (Lijiang Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
7,906 mi
12,723 km · 6,870 nm
15h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,906 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 58m 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
- LJG — Lijiang Airport · Lijiang, 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 LJG
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport67 mi away
- DLU · Dali Airport71 mi away
- DIG · Diqing Airport85 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport96 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is LJG from DCA?
The flight distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Washington (DCA) is 7,906 miles (12,723 km, 6,870 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LJG to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 58m 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 Lijiang and Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Lijiang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LJG to DCA?
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