DCA
Washington
United States
13,161 km
8,178 miles
ZUH
Zhuhai
China
Distance
13,161 km
8,178 mi / 7,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
349°
north

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DCA ZUH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Zhuhai Airport
IATA Code DCA ZUH
ICAO Code KDCA ZGSD
City Washington Zhuhai
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 14 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 22.010000, 113.380000

Washington (DCA) to Zhuhai (ZUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Zhuhai Airport (ZUH) in Zhuhai, China is 13,161 kilometers (8,178 miles / 7,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 08:49 in Washington, it's 21:49 in Zhuhai. 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 Zhuhai (ZUH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 9° (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 Zhuhai Airport (ZUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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