IAD
Washington
United States
6,456 km
4,011 miles
KEL
Kiel
Germany
Distance
6,456 km
4,011 mi / 3,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

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IAD KEL
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Kiel-Holtenau Airport
IATA Code IAD KEL
ICAO Code KIAD EDHK
City Washington Kiel
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 312 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 54.380000, 10.150000

Washington (IAD) to Kiel (KEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany is 6,456 kilometers (4,011 miles / 3,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:56 in Washington, it's 21:56 in Kiel. With a 6-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 Kiel (KEL) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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