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NAO to DCA: distance & flight time
Nanchong (Nanchong Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
7,620 mi
12,264 km · 6,622 nm
15h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,620 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 24m 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
- NAO — Nanchong Airport · Nanchong, 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 NAO
- DAX · Dachuan Airport79 mi away
- CKG · Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport80 mi away
- MIG · Mianyang Airport95 mi away
- GYS · Guangyuan Airport114 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is NAO from DCA?
The flight distance from Nanchong (NAO) to Washington (DCA) is 7,620 miles (12,264 km, 6,622 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAO to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 24m 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 Nanchong and Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Nanchong.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAO to DCA?
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