Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, SHA - DCA Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 7455 miles or 11997 kilometers or 6474 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 Shanghai (Minhang) ( China ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Washington takes around 17 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 17 hours 8 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 • SHA - DCA

Kilometers		11997 km
Statute Miles		7455 miles
Nautical Miles		6474 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 8 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to DCA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Washington, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - DCA

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Washington (United States) is 12 Hours.
Washington time is 12 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-08-03, 10:13:24 CST
Washington (United States)	2026-08-02, 22:13:24 EDT

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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China

Destination

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