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IAD to XIY: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport)
7,350 mi
11,829 km · 6,387 nm
14h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,350 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 53m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- XIY — Xi'an Xianyang International Airport · Xi'an, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near XIY
- SIA · Xi'an Xiguan Airport22 mi away
- IQN · Qingyang Airport114 mi away
- AKA · Ankang Wulipu Airport121 mi away
- HZG · Hanzhong Chenggu Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from XIY?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Xi'an (XIY) is 7,350 miles (11,829 km, 6,387 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to XIY?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 53m 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 Xi'an?
Xi'an is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to XIY?
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