# Distance from Washington (IAD) to Leros Island (LRS)

> 8,553 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,553 km / 5,315 mi / 4,618 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 18:26 in Washington, it's 01:26 in Leros Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 273 ft (LRS is lower than IAD)

## Airports

### [Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iad-washington-washington-dulles-international-airport/1ef266df-22cc-64e2-b8c0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Washington, United States
- ICAO: KIAD
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.900000, -77.500000
- Elevation: 312 ft

### [Leros Airport (LRS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrs-leros-island-leros-airport/1ef266df-4e38-6932-8c68-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Leros Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGLE
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 37.180000, 26.800000
- Elevation: 39 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:26 in Washington, it's 01:26 in Leros Island.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iad-washington-washington-dulles-international-airport/1ef266df-22cc-64e2-b8c0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Leros Airport (LRS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrs-leros-island-leros-airport/1ef266df-4e38-6932-8c68-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)