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IAD to ACF: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Brisbane (Brisbane Archerfield Airport)
9,457 mi
15,219 km · 8,218 nm
19h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,457 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 1m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- ACF — Brisbane Archerfield Airport · Brisbane, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near ACF
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport14 mi away
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport51 mi away
- CUD · Caloundra Airport54 mi away
- MCY · Sunshine Coast Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from ACF?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Brisbane (ACF) is 9,457 miles (15,219 km, 8,218 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to ACF?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 1m 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 Washington and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to ACF?
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