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IAD to ZHY: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport)
7,147 mi
11,503 km · 6,211 nm
14h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,147 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 29m 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
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, 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 ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from ZHY?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 7,147 miles (11,503 km, 6,211 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to ZHY?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 29m 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 Zhongwei?
Zhongwei is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to ZHY?
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