DRS
Dresden
Germany
6,832 km
4,245 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
6,832 km
4,245 mi / 3,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DRS IAD
Airport Name Dresden Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code DRS IAD
ICAO Code EDDC KIAD
City Dresden Washington
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 755 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 51.130000, 13.770000 38.900000, -77.500000

Dresden (DRS) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dresden Airport (DRS) in Dresden, Germany to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 6,832 kilometers (4,245 miles / 3,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Germany with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:13 in Dresden, it's 17:13 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 Dresden (DRS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Dresden Airport (DRS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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