BPL
Bole
China
10,480 km
6,512 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
10,480 km
6,512 mi / 5,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BPL IAD
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BPL IAD
ICAO Code ZWBL KIAD
City Bole Washington
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,253 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 38.900000, -77.500000

Bole (BPL) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 10,480 kilometers (6,512 miles / 5,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 03:46 in Bole, it's 14:46 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 Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 14° (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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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