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ZUH to DCA: distance & flight time
Zhuhai (Zhuhai Jinwan Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
8,178 mi
13,162 km · 7,107 nm
16h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,178 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 30m 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
- ZUH — Zhuhai Jinwan Airport · Zhuhai, 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 ZUH
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport40 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport17 mi away
- SZX · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport52 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport53 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZUH from DCA?
The flight distance from Zhuhai (ZUH) to Washington (DCA) is 8,178 miles (13,162 km, 7,107 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZUH to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 30m 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 Zhuhai and Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Zhuhai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZUH to DCA?
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