IAD
Washington
United States
11,121 km
6,910 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
11,121 km
6,910 mi / 6,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
27°
north northeast

Ready to fly IAD to OAI?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from IAD to OAI

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

IAD OAI
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code IAD OAI
ICAO Code KIAD OAIX
City Washington Bagram
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 312 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 34.950000, 69.270000

Washington (IAD) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 11,121 kilometers (6,910 miles / 6,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Washington, it's 02:42 in Bagram. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,583 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly IAD → OAI

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule IAD → OAI

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight IAD → OAI delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.