Dulles to Narita
13h 53m The flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Narita International Airport (NRT) covers 10,844 km (6,738 miles) and takes approximately 13h 53m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 330°, passing near 66.9° N, 152.1° 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 | 19h 43m | 20h 08m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 54m | 14h 19m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 03m | 12h 28m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 45m | 13h 11m |
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 | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| City | Dulles | Narita |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| ICAO | KIAD | RJAA |
| Coordinates | 38.9445, -77.4558 | 35.7686, 140.3887 |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 141 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dulles to Narita?
A non-stop flight from Dulles (IAD) to Narita (NRT) takes about 13h 53m. The great-circle distance is 10,844 km (6,738 miles, 5,855 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 330°.
How far is Dulles from Narita?
10,844 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,738 miles or 5,855 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 NRT?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,844 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 13h 53m 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.