IAD
Washington
United States
11,131 km
6,916 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
11,131 km
6,916 mi / 6,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

IAD SHC
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code IAD SHC
ICAO Code KIAD HASR
City Washington Shire
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 312 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 14.080000, 38.270000

Washington (IAD) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 11,131 kilometers (6,916 miles / 6,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 19:25 in Washington, it's 02:25 in Shire. With a 7-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 5,895 feet between the two airports. Shire 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 Shire (SHC) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 315° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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