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IAD to SWU: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Suwon (Suwon Airport)
6,948 mi
11,182 km · 6,038 nm
14h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,948 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 5m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- SWU — Suwon Airport · Suwon, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near SWU
- ICN · Incheon International Airport34 mi away
- OSN · Osan Air Base10 mi away
- SSN · Seoul Air Base (K-16)15 mi away
- GMP · Gimpo International Airport25 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from SWU?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Suwon (SWU) is 6,948 miles (11,182 km, 6,038 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to SWU?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 5m 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 Suwon?
Suwon is 13 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to SWU?
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