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IAD to DNA: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Kadena (Kadena Air Base)
7,640 mi
12,295 km · 6,639 nm
15h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,640 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 27m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- DNA — Kadena Air Base · Kadena, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near DNA
- OKA · Naha Airport13 mi away
- IEJ · Ie Jima Airport25 mi away
- KJP · Kerama Airport32 mi away
- AGJ · Aguni Airport36 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from DNA?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Kadena (DNA) is 7,640 miles (12,295 km, 6,639 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to DNA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 27m 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 Kadena?
Kadena is 13 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to DNA?
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