GAU
Guwahati
India
12,698 km
7,890 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
12,698 km
7,890 mi / 6,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

GAU IAD
Airport Name Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GAU IAD
ICAO Code VEGT KIAD
City Guwahati Washington
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 162 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 26.110000, 91.590000 38.900000, -77.500000

Guwahati (GAU) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, India to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 12,698 kilometers (7,890 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 India 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 14:54 in Guwahati, it's 04:24 in Washington. With a 10.5-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 Guwahati (GAU) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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