# Distance from Washington (IAD) to Mersa Matruh (MUH)

> 8,999 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,999 km / 5,592 mi / 4,859 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Egypt
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 07:38 in Washington, it's 14:38 in Mersa Matruh)
- **Elevation difference**: 218 ft (MUH 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

### [Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/muh-mersa-matruh-mersa-matruh-airport/1ef266de-eb54-6a3c-ac83-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mersa Matruh, Egypt
- ICAO: HEMM
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 31.330000, 27.220000
- Elevation: 94 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 07:38 in Washington, it's 14:38 in Mersa Matruh.
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)
- [Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/muh-mersa-matruh-mersa-matruh-airport/1ef266de-eb54-6a3c-ac83-06bb2780ed98)
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