AJK
Araak
Iran
10,252 km
6,370 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
10,252 km
6,370 mi / 5,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
322°
northwest

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AJK IAD
Airport Name Arak Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code AJK IAD
ICAO Code OIHR KIAD
City Araak Washington
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/New_York
Elevation 5,440 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 38.900000, -77.500000

Araak (AJK) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 10,252 kilometers (6,370 miles / 5,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Iran 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 08:00 in Araak, it's 23:30 in Washington. With a 8.5-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 5,128 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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