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IAD to DBD: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Dhanbad (Dhanbad Airport)
7,976 mi
12,836 km · 6,931 nm
16h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,976 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 6m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- DBD — Dhanbad Airport · Dhanbad, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near DBD
- RDP · Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport54 mi away
- IXW · Sonari Airport72 mi away
- IXR · Birsa Munda Airport79 mi away
- GAY · Gaya Airport112 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from DBD?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Dhanbad (DBD) is 7,976 miles (12,836 km, 6,931 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to DBD?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 6m 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 Dhanbad?
Dhanbad is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to DBD?
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