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IAD to HFE: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Hefei (Hefei Luogang International Airport)
7,459 mi
12,004 km · 6,482 nm
15h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,459 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 6m 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
- HFE — Hefei Luogang International Airport · Hefei, 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 HFE
- WHU · Wuhu Air Base71 mi away
- BFU · Bengbu Airport74 mi away
- JUH · Jiuhuashan Airport75 mi away
- AQG · Anqing Tianzhushan Airport84 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from HFE?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Hefei (HFE) is 7,459 miles (12,004 km, 6,482 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to HFE?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 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 Hefei?
Hefei is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to HFE?
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