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NAK to DCA: distance & flight time
Nakhon Ratchasima (Nakhon Ratchasima Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
8,719 mi
14,032 km · 7,577 nm
17h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,719 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 34m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NAK — Nakhon Ratchasima Airport · Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- 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 NAK
- BFV · Buri Ram Airport66 mi away
- PXR · Surin Airport79 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport109 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport126 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is NAK from DCA?
The flight distance from Nakhon Ratchasima (NAK) to Washington (DCA) is 8,719 miles (14,032 km, 7,577 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAK to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 34m 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 Nakhon Ratchasima and Washington?
Washington is 11 hours behind Nakhon Ratchasima.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAK to DCA?
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