IAD
Washington
United States
7,756 km
4,819 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
7,756 km
4,819 mi / 4,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD MLA
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code IAD MLA
ICAO Code KIAD LMML
City Washington Luqa
Country United States Malta
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Malta
Elevation 312 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 35.860000, 14.480000

Washington (IAD) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 7,756 kilometers (4,819 miles / 4,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:20 in Washington, it's 05:20 in Luqa. With a 6-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 Luqa (MLA) 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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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