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IAD to MZM: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Metz (Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base)
3,999 mi
6,435 km · 3,475 nm
8h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,999 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 18m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- MZM — Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base · Metz, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near MZM
- ETZ · Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport8 mi away
- ENC · Nancy-Essey Airport27 mi away
- LUX · Luxembourg-Findel International Airport38 mi away
- SCN · Saarbrücken Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from MZM?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Metz (MZM) is 3,999 miles (6,435 km, 3,475 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to MZM?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 18m 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 Metz?
Metz is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to MZM?
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