IAD
Washington
United States
10,249 km
6,368 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,249 km
6,368 mi / 5,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD RAH
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code IAD RAH
ICAO Code KIAD OERF
City Washington Rafha
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 312 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 29.630000, 43.490000

Washington (IAD) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 10,249 kilometers (6,368 miles / 5,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 02:11 in Washington, it's 10:11 in Rafha. With a 8-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 1,162 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 318° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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