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YIH to IAD: distance & flight time
Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
7,600 mi
12,232 km · 6,605 nm
15h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,600 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 22m 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
- YIH — Yichang Sanxia Airport · Yichang, 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 YIH
- HPG · Shennongjia Hongping Airport100 mi away
- CGD · Changde Airport114 mi away
- DYG · Dayong Airport118 mi away
- ENH · Enshi Airport120 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is YIH from IAD?
The flight distance from Yichang (YIH) to Washington (IAD) is 7,600 miles (12,232 km, 6,605 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YIH to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from YIH to IAD?
Nonstop service on YIH–IAD depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Yichang and Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Yichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YIH to IAD?
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Why are some YIH to IAD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain YIH–IAD tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.