IAD
Washington
United States
13,396 km
8,324 miles
LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
Distance
13,396 km
8,324 mi / 7,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IAD LAO
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Laoag International Airport
IATA Code IAD LAO
ICAO Code KIAD RPLI
City Washington Laoag City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Manila
Elevation 312 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 18.180000, 120.530000

Washington (IAD) to Laoag City (LAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines is 13,396 kilometers (8,324 miles / 7,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Philippines. 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 00:30 in Washington, it's 13:30 in Laoag City. With a 13-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 Laoag City (LAO) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 16° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Laoag International Airport (LAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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