DCA
Washington
United States
11,107 km
6,902 miles
HET
Hohhot
China
Distance
11,107 km
6,902 mi / 5,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
353°
north

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DCA HET
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Baita International Airport
IATA Code DCA HET
ICAO Code KDCA ZBHH
City Washington Hohhot
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 14 ft 3,556 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 40.850000, 111.820000

Washington (DCA) to Hohhot (HET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China is 11,107 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 09:54 in Washington, it's 22:54 in Hohhot. 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 3,542 feet between the two airports. Baita International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Hohhot (HET) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 7° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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