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IAD to PKE: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Parkes (Parkes Airport)
9,879 mi
15,899 km · 8,585 nm
19h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,879 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 50m 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
- PKE — Parkes Airport · Parkes, 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 PKE
- FRB · Forbes Airport24 mi away
- OAG · Orange Airport54 mi away
- CWT · Cowra Airport55 mi away
- QRM · Narromine Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from PKE?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Parkes (PKE) is 9,879 miles (15,899 km, 8,585 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to PKE?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 50m 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 Parkes?
Parkes is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to PKE?
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