Dulles to Beijing
14h 13m The flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 11,113 km (6,905 miles) and takes approximately 14h 13m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 349°, passing near 81.5° N, 156.6° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 20h 12m | 20h 38m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 15m | 14h 40m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 21m | 12h 46m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 04m | 13h 30m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| IAD | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Dulles | Beijing |
| Country | United States | China |
| ICAO | KIAD | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | 38.9445, -77.4558 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dulles to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Dulles (IAD) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 14h 13m. The great-circle distance is 11,113 km (6,905 miles, 6,000 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 349°.
How far is Dulles from Beijing?
11,113 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,905 miles or 6,000 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between IAD and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,113 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 13m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.