IAD
Washington
United States
7,743 km
4,811 miles
LTD
Ghadames
Libya
Distance
7,743 km
4,811 mi / 4,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
67°
east northeast

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IAD LTD
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Ghadames East Airport
IATA Code IAD LTD
ICAO Code KIAD HLTD
City Washington Ghadames
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 312 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 30.150000, 9.720000

Washington (IAD) to Ghadames (LTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Ghadames East Airport (LTD) in Ghadames, Libya is 7,743 kilometers (4,811 miles / 4,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in Washington, it's 21:13 in Ghadames. With a 7-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 Ghadames (LTD) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 304° (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 Ghadames East Airport (LTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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