IAD
Washington
United States
13,333 km
8,285 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
13,333 km
8,285 mi / 7,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
106°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

IAD SKQ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code IAD SKQ
ICAO Code KIAD FXSK
City Washington Sekakes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 312 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Washington (IAD) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 13,333 kilometers (8,285 miles / 7,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Lesotho. 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 15:33 in Washington, it's 21:33 in Sekakes. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,388 feet between the two airports. Sekakes 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 Sekakes (SKQ) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 300° (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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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