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DHF to IAD: distance & flight time
Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
7,082 mi
11,397 km · 6,154 nm
14h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,082 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 21m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- 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 DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DHF from IAD?
The flight distance from Abu Dhabi (DHF) to Washington (IAD) is 7,082 miles (11,397 km, 6,154 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DHF to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 21m 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 Abu Dhabi and Washington?
Washington is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DHF to IAD?
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