BUG
Benguela
Angola
10,961 km
6,811 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
10,961 km
6,811 mi / 5,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUG IAD
Airport Name Benguela Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BUG IAD
ICAO Code FNBG KIAD
City Benguela Washington
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 118 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 38.900000, -77.500000

Benguela (BUG) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 10,961 kilometers (6,811 miles / 5,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Angola 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 08:58 in Benguela, it's 02:58 in Washington. With a 6-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 Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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