DCA
Washington
United States
12,967 km
8,057 miles
LUM
Luxi
China
Distance
12,967 km
8,057 mi / 7,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

DCA LUM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Mangshi Airport
IATA Code DCA LUM
ICAO Code KDCA ZPLX
City Washington Luxi
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 14 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 24.400000, 98.530000

Washington (DCA) to Luxi (LUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China is 12,967 kilometers (8,057 miles / 7,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:21 in Washington, it's 18:21 in Luxi. With a 12-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 2,876 feet between the two airports. Mangshi Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Luxi (LUM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 356° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Mangshi Airport (LUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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