Distance From Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, LJG - DCA Distance

The distance from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 7906 miles or 12723 kilometers or 6865 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lijiang (Gucheng) ( China ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lijiang (Gucheng) and Washington takes around 18 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, Lijiang (Gucheng), China to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 18 hours 10 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LJG - DCA

Kilometers		12723 km
Statute Miles		7906 miles
Nautical Miles		6865 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 10 minutes

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - LJG to DCA Flight Path

Location of Lijiang Sanyi International Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lijiang (Gucheng) to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lijiang (Gucheng), China and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LJG - DCA

Time difference between Lijiang (Gucheng) (China) and Washington (United States) is 13 Hours.
Washington time is 13 Hours behind Lijiang (Gucheng).

Location	Local Time
Lijiang (Gucheng) (China)	2026-01-29, 20:15:13 CST
Washington (United States)	2026-01-29, 07:15:13 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG / ZPLJ) Lijiang (Gucheng), China

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States