BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
7,326 km
4,552 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
7,326 km
4,552 mi / 3,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
309°
northwest

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BTE IAD
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BTE IAD
ICAO Code GFBN KIAD
City Bonthe Washington
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 38.900000, -77.500000

Bonthe (BTE) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 7,326 kilometers (4,552 miles / 3,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 18:14 in Bonthe, it's 13:14 in Washington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 100° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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