IAD
Washington
United States
12,098 km
7,517 miles
SEU
Seronera
Tanzania
Distance
12,098 km
7,517 mi / 6,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD SEU
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Seronera Airport
IATA Code IAD SEU
ICAO Code KIAD HTSN
City Washington Seronera
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 312 ft 5,080 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -2.460000, 34.820000

Washington (IAD) to Seronera (SEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Seronera Airport (SEU) in Seronera, Tanzania is 12,098 kilometers (7,517 miles / 6,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Washington, it's 08:29 in Seronera. 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 4,768 feet between the two airports. Seronera Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seronera (SEU) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 310° (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 Seronera Airport (SEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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