AKU
Aksu
China
10,822 km
6,724 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
10,822 km
6,724 mi / 5,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
343°
north northwest

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AKU IAD
Airport Name Aksu Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code AKU IAD
ICAO Code ZWAK KIAD
City Aksu Washington
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 38.900000, -77.500000

Aksu (AKU) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 10,822 kilometers (6,724 miles / 5,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Aksu, it's 00:04 in Washington. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aksu Airport (AKU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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