IAD
Washington
United States
11,507 km
7,150 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,507 km
7,150 mi / 6,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

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IAD SHW
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code IAD SHW
ICAO Code KIAD OESH
City Washington N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 312 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 17.470000, 47.120000

Washington (IAD) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,507 kilometers (7,150 miles / 6,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 18:51 in Washington, it's 02:51 in Sharurah Airport. 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 2,051 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 319° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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