HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
14,341 km
8,911 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
14,341 km
8,911 mi / 7,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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HIM IAD
Airport Name Minneriya Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code HIM IAD
ICAO Code VCCH KIAD
City Hingurakgoda Washington
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 170 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 8.050000, 80.980000 38.900000, -77.500000

Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 14,341 kilometers (8,911 miles / 7,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 19:46 in Hingurakgoda, it's 09:16 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 Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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