IAD
Washington
United States
12,276 km
7,628 miles
KMP
Keetmanshoop
Namibia
Distance
12,276 km
7,628 mi / 6,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IAD KMP
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Keetmanshoop Airport
IATA Code IAD KMP
ICAO Code KIAD FYKT
City Washington Keetmanshoop
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 312 ft 3,506 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -26.540000, 18.110000

Washington (IAD) to Keetmanshoop (KMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) in Keetmanshoop, Namibia is 12,276 kilometers (7,628 miles / 6,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Washington, it's 14:37 in Keetmanshoop. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,194 feet between the two airports. Keetmanshoop Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Keetmanshoop (KMP) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 304° (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 Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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