AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
10,982 km
6,824 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
10,982 km
6,824 mi / 5,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
320°
northwest

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AKH IAD
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code AKH IAD
ICAO Code OEPS KIAD
City N/A Washington
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 1,651 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 38.900000, -77.500000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 10,982 kilometers (6,824 miles / 5,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 11:05 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 1,339 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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