IAD
Washington
United States
7,814 km
4,856 miles
LIH
Lihue
United States
Distance
7,814 km
4,856 mi / 4,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAD LIH
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Lihue Airport
IATA Code IAD LIH
ICAO Code KIAD PHLI
City Washington Lihue
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 312 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 21.980000, -159.340000

Washington (IAD) to Lihue (LIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States is 7,814 kilometers (4,856 miles / 4,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 18:53 in Washington, it's 13:53 in Lihue. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lihue (LIH) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 55° (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 Lihue Airport (LIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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