ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
10,135 km
6,298 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
10,135 km
6,298 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
311°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ELF IAD
Airport Name El Fasher Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code ELF IAD
ICAO Code HSFS KIAD
City El Fasher Washington
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/New_York
Elevation 2,393 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 13.610000, 25.320000 38.900000, -77.500000

El Fasher (ELF) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 10,135 kilometers (6,298 miles / 5,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Sudan 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 01:32 in El Fasher, it's 19:32 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,081 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than El Fasher Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to El Fasher (ELF) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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