DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
11,378 km
7,070 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,378 km
7,070 mi / 6,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
314°
northwest

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DBM IAD
Airport Name Debra Marcos Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code DBM IAD
ICAO Code HADM KIAD
City Debra Marcos Washington
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 8,136 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, 37.720000 38.900000, -77.500000

Debra Marcos (DBM) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,378 kilometers (7,070 miles / 6,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Ethiopia 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 16:06 in Debra Marcos, it's 08:06 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 7,824 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Debra Marcos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Debra Marcos (DBM) follows a heading of 66° (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 Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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