AII
Ali-Sabieh
Djibouti
11,702 km
7,271 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,702 km
7,271 mi / 6,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AII IAD
Airport Name Ali-Sabieh Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code AII IAD
ICAO Code HDAS KIAD
City Ali-Sabieh Washington
Country Djibouti United States
Timezone Africa/Djibouti America/New_York
Elevation 2,320 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 11.150000, 42.720000 38.900000, -77.500000

Ali-Sabieh (AII) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ali-Sabieh Airport (AII) in Ali-Sabieh, Djibouti to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,702 kilometers (7,271 miles / 6,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Djibouti with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:51 in Ali-Sabieh, it's 11:51 in Washington. 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 2,008 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Ali-Sabieh Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Ali-Sabieh (AII) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ali-Sabieh Airport (AII) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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