IAD
Washington
United States
9,363 km
5,818 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
9,363 km
5,818 mi / 5,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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IAD KYE
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code IAD KYE
ICAO Code KIAD OLKA
City Washington Tripoli
Country United States Lebanon
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Beirut
Elevation 312 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 34.590000, 36.010000

Washington (IAD) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 9,363 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Lebanon. 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 02:24 in Washington, it's 09:24 in Tripoli. 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 Tripoli (KYE) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 314° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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