DCA
Washington
United States
12,229 km
7,599 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
12,229 km
7,599 mi / 6,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
344°
north northwest

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DCA YIW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code DCA YIW
ICAO Code KDCA ZSYW
City Washington Yiwu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 14 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 29.340000, 120.030000

Washington (DCA) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 12,229 kilometers (7,599 miles / 6,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 23:37 in Washington, it's 12:37 in Yiwu. 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 Yiwu (YIW) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). 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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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