GSS
Belfast
South Africa
13,298 km
8,263 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
13,298 km
8,263 mi / 7,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GSS IAD
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GSS IAD
ICAO Code FASE KIAD
City Belfast Washington
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 1,276 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 38.900000, -77.500000

Belfast (GSS) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 13,298 kilometers (8,263 miles / 7,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 South Africa 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 03:12 in Belfast, it's 20:12 in Washington. With a 7-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 Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 99° (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 Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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