IAD
Washington
United States
11,044 km
6,862 miles
LFM
Lamerd
Iran
Distance
11,044 km
6,862 mi / 5,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD LFM
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Lamerd Airport
IATA Code IAD LFM
ICAO Code KIAD OISR
City Washington Lamerd
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 312 ft 1,337 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 27.370000, 53.190000

Washington (IAD) to Lamerd (LFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Lamerd Airport (LFM) in Lamerd, Iran is 11,044 kilometers (6,862 miles / 5,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Iran. 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 22:05 in Washington, it's 06:35 in Lamerd. With a 8.5-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 1,025 feet between the two airports. Lamerd Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Lamerd (LFM) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 323° (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 Lamerd Airport (LFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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