IAD
Washington
United States
6,207 km
3,857 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
6,207 km
3,857 mi / 3,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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IAD RTM
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code IAD RTM
ICAO Code KIAD EHRD
City Washington Rotterdam
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 312 ft -15 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 51.960000, 4.440000

Washington (IAD) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 6,207 kilometers (3,857 miles / 3,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Netherlands. 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 13:33 in Washington, it's 19:33 in Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam (RTM) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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