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IAD to HEK: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Heihe (Heihe Airport)
6,098 mi
9,814 km · 5,299 nm
12h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,098 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 25m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- HEK — Heihe Airport · Heihe, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near HEK
- BQS · Ignatyevo Airport18 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport131 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from HEK?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Heihe (HEK) is 6,098 miles (9,814 km, 5,299 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to HEK?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 25m 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 Heihe?
Heihe is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to HEK?
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