IAD
Washington
United States
6,837 km
4,249 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
6,837 km
4,249 mi / 3,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IAD LEC
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code IAD LEC
ICAO Code KIAD SBLE
City Washington Lencois
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Bahia
Elevation 312 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Washington (IAD) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 6,837 kilometers (4,249 miles / 3,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:49 in Washington, it's 20:49 in Lencois.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,364 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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