IAD
Washington
United States
11,577 km
7,194 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
11,577 km
7,194 mi / 6,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD WAC
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code IAD WAC
ICAO Code KIAD HAWC
City Washington Waca
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 312 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 7.170000, 37.170000

Washington (IAD) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 11,577 kilometers (7,194 miles / 6,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 21:38 in Washington, it's 05:38 in Waca. 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 3,888 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 313° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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