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IAD to WOL: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Wollongong (Wollongong Airport)
9,780 mi
15,739 km · 8,499 nm
19h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,780 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 39m 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
- WOL — Wollongong Airport · Wollongong, 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 WOL
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport48 mi away
- NOA · Nowra Airport30 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport36 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from WOL?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Wollongong (WOL) is 9,780 miles (15,739 km, 8,499 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to WOL?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 39m 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 Wollongong?
Wollongong is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to WOL?
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