IAD
Washington
United States
16,435 km
10,212 miles
LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
Distance
16,435 km
10,212 mi / 8,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IAD LIB
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Limbunya Station Airport
IATA Code IAD LIB
ICAO Code KIAD YLIM
City Washington N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 312 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -17.250000, 129.880000

Washington (IAD) to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia is 16,435 kilometers (10,212 miles / 8,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:43 in Washington, it's 02:13 in Limbunya Station Airport. With a 14.5-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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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