DCA
Washington
United States
10,834 km
6,732 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
10,834 km
6,732 mi / 5,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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DCA SXJ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code DCA SXJ
ICAO Code KDCA ZWSS
City Washington Shanshan
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 14 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 42.910000, 90.250000

Washington (DCA) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 10,834 kilometers (6,732 miles / 5,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 06:07 in Washington, it's 19:07 in Shanshan. 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 Shanshan (SXJ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 350° (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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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