BST
Bost
Afghanistan
11,244 km
6,987 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,244 km
6,987 mi / 6,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BST IAD
Airport Name Bost Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BST IAD
ICAO Code OABT KIAD
City Bost Washington
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/New_York
Elevation 2,464 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 31.560000, 64.360000 38.900000, -77.500000

Bost (BST) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bost Airport (BST) in Bost, Afghanistan to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,244 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Afghanistan 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 06:59 in Bost, it's 21:29 in Washington. With a 9.5-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 2,152 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Bost Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Bost (BST) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Bost Airport (BST) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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