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CIH to IAD: distance & flight time
Changzhi (Changzhi Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
7,198 mi
11,584 km · 6,255 nm
14h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,198 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 35m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CIH — Changzhi Airport · Changzhi, China
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CIH
- HDG · Handan Airport75 mi away
- LFQ · Linfen Qiaoli Airport83 mi away
- TYN · Taiyuan Wusu Airport107 mi away
- LYA · Luoyang Airport112 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CIH from IAD?
The flight distance from Changzhi (CIH) to Washington (IAD) is 7,198 miles (11,584 km, 6,255 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CIH to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Changzhi and Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Changzhi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CIH to IAD?
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