DSN
Ordos
China
11,266 km
7,001 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,266 km
7,001 mi / 6,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DSN IAD
Airport Name Ordos Ejin Horo Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code DSN IAD
ICAO Code ZBDS KIAD
City Ordos Washington
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 4,557 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 39.490000, 109.860000 38.900000, -77.500000

Ordos (DSN) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) in Ordos, China to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,266 kilometers (7,001 miles / 6,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 20:10 in Ordos, it's 07:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,245 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Ordos Ejin Horo Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Ordos (DSN) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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