IAD
Washington
United States
9,867 km
6,131 miles
ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Distance
9,867 km
6,131 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD ISU
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sulaymaniyah International Airport
IATA Code IAD ISU
ICAO Code KIAD ORSU
City Washington Sulaymaniyah
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 312 ft 2,494 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 35.560000, 45.320000

Washington (IAD) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq is 9,867 kilometers (6,131 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Washington, it's 02:48 in Sulaymaniyah. With a 8-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 2,182 feet between the two airports. Sulaymaniyah International Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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