How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

Departing from Washington, D.C. to South Africa will take you 20h 10m. There are 8130 mi between Washington, D.C. and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa one-way?

$440 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $519 and $834, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to South Africa are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

Consider Ethiopian Air, United Airlines or Turkish Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 16, 2025.

Wed 11/1911:10 amDCA - JNB

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/221:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,014

Wed 12/310:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Thu 12/1811:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop40h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/14

$1,030

Wed 12/31:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/187:30 amJNB - IAD

2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$1,033

Fri 12/510:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 1/242:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/15

$1,056

Tue 11/1810:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 12/168:20 amJNB - IAD

2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/14

$1,059

Sun 11/166:07 amDCA - JNB

2 stops26h 43mKenya Airways

Mon 11/171:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops39h 27mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/14

$1,062

Wed 11/1910:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/238:20 amJNB - IAD

2 stops41h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/15

$1,063

Fri 11/1410:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Fri 11/212:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/13

$1,064

Mon 12/16:07 amDCA - JNB

2 stops45h 48mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/1112:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,137

Sun 11/166:07 amDCA - JNB

2 stops26h 43mKenya Airways

Tue 11/2512:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops36h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/14

$1,159

Mon 12/16:07 amDCA - JNB

2 stops45h 48mKenya Airways

Wed 12/101:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops47h 24mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/15

$1,174

Sat 11/226:00 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1712:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,209

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 16, 2025.

Sat 4/1810:55 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 4/262:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/15

$1,011

Fri 4/106:05 amDCA - JNB

2 stops27h 45mKenya Airways

Mon 4/205:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops31h 11mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/16

$1,014

Tue 1/206:15 amDCA - JNB

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/275:00 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$1,077

Sun 3/2911:00 amIAD - DUR

2 stops26h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 4/1212:05 pmDUR - IAD

2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/15

$1,105

Wed 12/31:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/187:10 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/16

$1,155

Wed 3/189:35 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways

Wed 3/256:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/15

$1,209

Wed 3/189:35 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop32h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/258:35 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,240

Mon 2/210:33 amBWI - CPT

1 stop25h 42mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 2/109:30 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 16mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/15

$1,252

Wed 2/111:02 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop23h 13mDelta

Sun 2/229:30 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop25h 10mDelta

Deal found 11/15

$1,252

Wed 2/183:37 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops23h 28mKLM

Sun 3/1511:59 pmJNB - BWI

2 stops25h 15mKLM

Deal found 11/13

$1,280

Sat 1/176:45 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/308:50 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$1,342

Sun 3/811:40 amIAD - JNB

2 stops32h 40mRwandAir

Wed 3/114:50 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops30h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 11/14

$1,405

Thu 3/1211:15 amIAD - DUR

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Mon 3/167:10 pmDUR - IAD

1 stop43h 50mEmirates

Deal found 11/14

$1,483

Fri 4/176:05 amDCA - JNB

2 stops36h 10mKenya Airways

Thu 4/231:15 amJNB - DCA

2 stops46h 56mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/14

$1,014

Fri 4/1011:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 4/193:10 amJNB - IAD

2 stops42h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/16

$1,123

Tue 4/79:00 pmIAD - PLZ

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/1910:20 amPLZ - IAD

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$1,184

Sun 2/18:35 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 2/98:35 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/15

$1,209

Sat 3/71:30 pmIAD - PLZ

2 stops45h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/113:45 pmPLZ - IAD

2 stops34h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/13

$1,236

Sun 3/811:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 3/112:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/15

$1,246

Mon 1/266:31 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops30h 34mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/118:35 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,280

Tue 2/33:38 pmBWI - JNB

2 stops23h 27mKLM

Tue 2/1011:59 pmJNB - BWI

2 stops26h 13mKLM

Deal found 11/14

$1,280

Fri 2/610:38 amBWI - CPT

2 stops28h 17mDelta

Mon 2/169:30 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop21h 26mDelta

Deal found 11/13

$1,293

Mon 3/301:20 pmIAD - PLZ

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/66:05 pmPLZ - IAD

2 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,233

Mon 3/25:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/208:50 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,372

Wed 1/76:00 amDCA - CPT

2 stops23h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 1/1511:10 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 23mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/16

$1,395

Tue 3/105:00 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops23h 05mKLM

Fri 3/2011:59 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops25h 10mKLM

Deal found 11/13

$1,280

Fri 3/63:37 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops23h 18mDelta

Fri 3/209:30 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop29h 02mDelta

Deal found 11/14

$1,293

Sat 3/78:05 pmIAD - PLZ

2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 3/118:15 amPLZ - IAD

3 stops38h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/13

$1,360

Fri 3/1311:55 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop25h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/228:50 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$1,372

Wed 11/264:47 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops32h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/610:10 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops25h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,380

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa. Data last updated November 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 11/1410:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Fri 11/212:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/13

$1,064

Sun 11/166:07 amDCA - JNB

2 stops26h 43mKenya Airways

Mon 11/171:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops39h 27mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/14

$1,062

Sun 11/166:07 amDCA - JNB

2 stops26h 43mKenya Airways

Mon 11/241:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops39h 27mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/14

$1,159

Tue 11/1810:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 12/168:20 amJNB - IAD

2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/14

$1,059

Wed 11/1911:10 amDCA - JNB

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/221:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,014

Wed 11/1910:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/238:20 amJNB - IAD

2 stops41h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/15

$1,063

Sat 11/226:00 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1712:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,209

Mon 12/16:07 amDCA - JNB

2 stops45h 48mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/1112:05 pmJNB - DCA

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$1,137

Mon 12/16:07 amDCA - JNB

2 stops45h 48mKenya Airways

Wed 12/101:35 amJNB - DCA

2 stops47h 24mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/15

$1,174

Wed 12/310:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Thu 12/1811:00 pmJNB - IAD

1 stop40h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/14

$1,030

Wed 12/31:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/187:30 amJNB - IAD

2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$1,033

Fri 12/510:00 amIAD - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 1/242:30 pmJNB - IAD

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/15

$1,056

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 16, 2025.

Sat 11/2912:00 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 11/15

$440

Wed 2/118:05 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop29h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/16

$519

Tue 3/109:05 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop29h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/15

$534

Wed 4/223:35 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/15

$562

Fri 4/103:35 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/15

$582

Mon 12/11:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$593

Tue 3/107:37 pmIAD - JNB

2 stops54h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$606

Mon 12/15:30 pmIAD - JNB

3 stops56h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$612

Mon 1/2611:24 amBWI - CPT

3 stops51h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$623

Sat 11/291:30 pmIAD - JNB

1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/15

$630

Wed 4/2211:00 amIAD - JNB

2 stops33h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 11/15

$645

Tue 1/135:30 pmDCA - JNB

2 stops32h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/14

$652

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,002 (Justfly.com)
One-way from	$440 (Mytrip)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,032
Good round-trip deal	$1,486 or less

From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/18

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,011

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/10

6:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/20

5:00 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$1,014

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/17

6:05 am-12:15 am

2 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

1:15 am-6:11 pm

2 stops46h 56m

$1,014

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/20

6:15 am-12:25 am

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

5:00 pm-10:28 am

2 stops24h 28m

$1,077

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/29

11:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 4/12

12:05 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$1,105

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

11:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/19

3:10 am-3:40 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,123

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

1:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/18

7:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,155

Washington, D.C.Port Elizabeth

IAD - PLZ

IADPLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

9:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 4/19

10:20 am-3:40 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,184

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

9:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,209

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/1

8:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,209

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa (average of $667). Flying from Washington, D.C. to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to ZA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to South Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,664 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,012 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,045 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

894 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Departing from Washington, D.C. to South Africa will take you 20h 10m. There are 8130 mi between Washington, D.C. and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Africa one-way?
$440 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $519 and $834, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to South Africa are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Africa (average of $667). Flying from Washington, D.C. to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$685	Average$1,637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$785	Average$1,119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$850	Average$1,004	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$870	Average$1,137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
American Airlines	Cheapest$902	Average$1,294	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$914	Average$1,276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$922	Average$1,195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
United Airlines	Cheapest$979	Average$1,377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
KLM	Cheapest$997	Average$1,489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
JetBlue	Cheapest$1,077	Average$1,123	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%

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$440+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Africa

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