IAD
Washington
United States
9,024 km
5,607 miles
SUI
Sukhumi
Georgia
Distance
9,024 km
5,607 mi / 4,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
41°
northeast

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IAD SUI
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sukhumi Dranda Airport
IATA Code IAD SUI
ICAO Code KIAD UGSS
City Washington Sukhumi
Country United States Georgia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 312 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 42.860000, 41.130000

Washington (IAD) to Sukhumi (SUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) in Sukhumi, Georgia is 9,024 kilometers (5,607 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Georgia. 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 20:49 in Washington, it's 05:49 in Sukhumi. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sukhumi (SUI) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 316° (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 Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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