AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
9,163 km
5,693 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
9,163 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
313°
northwest

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AKT IAD
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code AKT IAD
ICAO Code LCRA KIAD
City N/A Washington
Country Cyprus United States
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/New_York
Elevation 76 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 38.900000, -77.500000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 9,163 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 14:30 in Washington. 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 Washington (IAD) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 51° (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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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