BXH
Balkhash
Kazakhstan
10,092 km
6,271 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
10,092 km
6,271 mi / 5,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Qyzylorda
Heading
339°
north northwest

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BXH IAD
Airport Name Balkhash Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BXH IAD
ICAO Code UAAH KIAD
City Balkhash Washington
Country Kazakhstan United States
Timezone Asia/Qyzylorda America/New_York
Elevation 1,446 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 46.890000, 75.000000 38.900000, -77.500000

Balkhash (BXH) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balkhash Airport (BXH) in Balkhash, Kazakhstan to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 10,092 kilometers (6,271 miles / 5,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 12:42 in Balkhash, it's 02:42 in Washington. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,134 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Balkhash Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Balkhash (BXH) follows a heading of 18° (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 Balkhash Airport (BXH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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