DCA
Washington
United States
11,912 km
7,402 miles
NTG
Nantong
China
Distance
11,912 km
7,402 mi / 6,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
344°
north northwest

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DCA NTG
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Nantong Airport
IATA Code DCA NTG
ICAO Code KDCA ZSNT
City Washington Nantong
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 14 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 32.070000, 120.980000

Washington (DCA) to Nantong (NTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Nantong Airport (NTG) in Nantong, China is 11,912 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,432 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 19:58 in Washington, it's 08:58 in Nantong. 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 Nantong (NTG) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 15° (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 Nantong Airport (NTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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