ESR
El Salvador
Chile
7,295 km
4,533 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
7,295 km
4,533 mi / 3,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
353°
north

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ESR IAD
Airport Name Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code ESR IAD
ICAO Code SCES KIAD
City El Salvador Washington
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/New_York
Elevation 5,240 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -26.310000, -69.770000 38.900000, -77.500000

El Salvador (ESR) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 7,295 kilometers (4,533 miles / 3,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:21 in El Salvador, it's 22:21 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,928 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to El Salvador (ESR) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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