# Distance from Washington (IAD) to Wanxian (WXN)

> 12,241 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,241 km / 7,606 mi / 6,609 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 355° (north)
- **Return heading**: 5° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 06:34 in Washington, it's 18:34 in Wanxian)
- **Elevation difference**: 312 ft (WXN is lower than IAD)

## Airports

### [Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iad-washington-washington-dulles-international-airport/1ef266df-22cc-64e2-b8c0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Washington, United States
- ICAO: KIAD
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.900000, -77.500000
- Elevation: 312 ft

### [Wanxian Airport (WXN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wxn-wanxian-wanxian-airport/1ef266e0-20d6-6614-b01c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wanxian, China
- ICAO: ZUWX
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 30.800000, 108.430000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:34 in Washington, it's 18:34 in Wanxian.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iad-washington-washington-dulles-international-airport/1ef266df-22cc-64e2-b8c0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wanxian Airport (WXN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wxn-wanxian-wanxian-airport/1ef266e0-20d6-6614-b01c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)