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IAD to PCN: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Picton (Picton Aerodrome)
8,773 mi
14,118 km · 7,623 nm
17h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,773 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 40m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- PCN — Picton Aerodrome · Picton, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near PCN
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport38 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport44 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from PCN?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Picton (PCN) is 8,773 miles (14,118 km, 7,623 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to PCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 40m 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 Picton?
Picton is 16 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to PCN?
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