Distance From Sanming Shaxian Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, SQJ - DCA Distance

The distance from Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 7825 miles or 12593 kilometers or 6796 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 Sanming ( China ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanming and Washington takes around 17 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanming Shaxian Airport, Sanming, China to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 17 hours 59 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 • SQJ - DCA

Kilometers		12593 km
Statute Miles		7825 miles
Nautical Miles		6796 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 59 minutes

Sanming Shaxian Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - SQJ to DCA Flight Path

Location of Sanming Shaxian Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sanming to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sanming, China and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQJ - DCA

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

Location	Local Time
Sanming (China)	2025-12-15, 11:47:04 CST
Washington (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:47:04 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

Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ / ZSSM) Sanming, China

Destination

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