CIF
Chifeng
China
10,843 km
6,737 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
10,843 km
6,737 mi / 5,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
13°
north northeast

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CIF IAD
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code CIF IAD
ICAO Code ZBCF KIAD
City Chifeng Washington
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 38.900000, -77.500000

Chifeng (CIF) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 10,843 kilometers (6,737 miles / 5,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 08:28 in Chifeng, it's 19:28 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 Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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