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IAD to MKY: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Mackay (Mackay Airport)
9,429 mi
15,175 km · 8,194 nm
18h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,429 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 57m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- MKY — Mackay Airport · Mackay, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near MKY
- BMP · Brampton Island Airport26 mi away
- HTI · Hamilton Island Airport58 mi away
- PPP · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport62 mi away
- WSY · Whitsunday Island Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from MKY?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Mackay (MKY) is 9,429 miles (15,175 km, 8,194 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to MKY?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 57m 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 Mackay?
Mackay is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to MKY?
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