IAD
Washington
United States
8,512 km
5,289 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
8,512 km
5,289 mi / 4,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD LAQ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code IAD LAQ
ICAO Code KIAD HLLQ
City Washington Al Bayda'
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 312 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 32.790000, 21.960000

Washington (IAD) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 8,512 kilometers (5,289 miles / 4,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Libya. 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 01:59 in Washington, it's 08:59 in Al Bayda'. 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 1,845 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 308° (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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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