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IAD to CBR: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Canberra (Canberra International Airport)
9,883 mi
15,904 km · 8,588 nm
19h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,883 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 51m 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
- CBR — Canberra International Airport · Canberra, 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 CBR
- GUL · Goulburn Airport46 mi away
- TUM · Tumut Airport54 mi away
- MYA · Moruya Airport67 mi away
- OOM · Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from CBR?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Canberra (CBR) is 9,883 miles (15,904 km, 8,588 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to CBR?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 51m 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 Canberra?
Canberra is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to CBR?
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