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RLK to IAD: distance & flight time
Bayannur (Bayannur Tianjitai Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
6,909 mi
11,118 km · 6,003 nm
14h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,909 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 1m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RLK — Bayannur Tianjitai Airport · Bayannur, China
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RLK
- WUA · Wuhai Airport93 mi away
- BAV · Baotou Airport121 mi away
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport149 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RLK from IAD?
The flight distance from Bayannur (RLK) to Washington (IAD) is 6,909 miles (11,118 km, 6,003 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RLK to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 1m 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 Bayannur and Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Bayannur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RLK to IAD?
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