ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
8,929 km
5,548 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
8,929 km
5,548 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
308°
northwest

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ABV IAD
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code ABV IAD
ICAO Code DNAA KIAD
City Abuja Washington
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 1,123 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 38.900000, -77.500000

Abuja (ABV) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 8,929 kilometers (5,548 miles / 4,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:16 in Abuja, it's 15:16 in Washington. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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