BFJ
Bijie
China
12,658 km
7,865 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
12,658 km
7,865 mi / 6,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BFJ DCA
Airport Name Bijie Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BFJ DCA
ICAO Code ZUBJ KDCA
City Bijie Washington
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,448 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 27.270000, 105.470000 38.850000, -77.040000

Bijie (BFJ) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bijie Airport (BFJ) in Bijie, China to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 12,658 kilometers (7,865 miles / 6,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Bijie, it's 12:12 in Washington. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,434 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Bijie Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Bijie (BFJ) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bijie Airport (BFJ) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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