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IAD to CEN: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Ciudad Obregon (Ciudad Obregón International Airport)
2,022 mi
3,254 km · 1,757 nm
4h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,022 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 26m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- CEN — Ciudad Obregón International Airport · Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from CEN?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Ciudad Obregon (CEN) is 2,022 miles (3,254 km, 1,757 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to CEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 26m 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 Ciudad Obregon?
Ciudad Obregon is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to CEN?
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