IAD
Washington
United States
10,332 km
6,420 miles
RUD
Shahroud Airport
Iran
Distance
10,332 km
6,420 mi / 5,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
36°
northeast

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IAD RUD
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Shahroud Airport
IATA Code IAD RUD
ICAO Code KIAD OIMJ
City Washington N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 312 ft 4,215 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 36.430000, 55.100000

Washington (IAD) to Shahroud Airport (RUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Shahroud Airport (RUD) in Shahroud Airport, Iran is 10,332 kilometers (6,420 miles / 5,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Iran. 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 14:41 in Washington, it's 23:11 in Shahroud Airport. 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 3,903 feet between the two airports. Shahroud Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Shahroud Airport (RUD) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 325° (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 Shahroud Airport (RUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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