BHY
Beihai
China
13,268 km
8,244 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
13,268 km
8,244 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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BHY DCA
Airport Name Beihai Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BHY DCA
ICAO Code ZGBH KDCA
City Beihai Washington
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 21.540000, 109.290000 38.850000, -77.040000

Beihai (BHY) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beihai Airport (BHY) in Beihai, China to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 13,268 kilometers (8,244 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 13:57 in Beihai, it's 00:57 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.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Beihai (BHY) follows a heading of 353° (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 Beihai Airport (BHY) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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