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IAD to CQF: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Calais (Calais-Dunkerque Airport)
3,778 mi
6,079 km · 3,283 nm
7h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,778 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 52m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- CQF — Calais-Dunkerque Airport · Calais, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near CQF
- LTQ · Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport34 mi away
- MSE · Kent International Airport37 mi away
- HZB · Merville-Calonne Airport38 mi away
- LYM · Lympne Airport42 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from CQF?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Calais (CQF) is 3,778 miles (6,079 km, 3,283 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to CQF?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 52m 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 Calais?
Calais is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to CQF?
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