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ZHA to DCA: distance & flight time
Zhanjiang (Zhanjiang Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
8,259 mi
13,292 km · 7,177 nm
16h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,259 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 40m 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
- ZHA — Zhanjiang Airport · Zhanjiang, 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 ZHA
- BHY · Beihai Airport72 mi away
- HAK · Haikou Meilan International Airport89 mi away
- BAR · Qionghai Bo'ao Airport144 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZHA from DCA?
The flight distance from Zhanjiang (ZHA) to Washington (DCA) is 8,259 miles (13,292 km, 7,177 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZHA to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 40m 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 Zhanjiang and Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Zhanjiang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZHA to DCA?
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