IAD
Washington
United States
7,856 km
4,881 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
7,856 km
4,881 mi / 4,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD TIP
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code IAD TIP
ICAO Code KIAD HLLT
City Washington Tripoli
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 312 ft 263 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 32.660000, 13.160000

Washington (IAD) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 7,856 kilometers (4,881 miles / 4,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Libya. 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 03:39 in Washington, it's 10:39 in Tripoli. 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.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 304° (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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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