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ZUH to IAD: distance & flight time
Zhuhai (Zhuhai Jinwan Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
8,168 mi
13,144 km · 7,097 nm
16h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,168 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 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 set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZUH — Zhuhai Jinwan Airport · Zhuhai, 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 ZUH
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport40 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport17 mi away
- SZX · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport52 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZUH from IAD?
The flight distance from Zhuhai (ZUH) to Washington (IAD) is 8,168 miles (13,144 km, 7,097 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZUH to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 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 Zhuhai and Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Zhuhai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZUH to IAD?
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