IAD
Washington
United States
12,684 km
7,881 miles
LCX
Longyan
China
Distance
12,684 km
7,881 mi / 6,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
346°
north northwest

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IAD LCX
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Longyan Guanzhishan Airport
IATA Code IAD LCX
ICAO Code KIAD ZSLD
City Washington Longyan
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 312 ft 1,225 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 25.670000, 116.750000

Washington (IAD) to Longyan (LCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) in Longyan, China is 12,684 kilometers (7,881 miles / 6,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Washington, it's 07:27 in Longyan. 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 Longyan (LCX) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 12° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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