ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
11,057 km
6,871 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,057 km
6,871 mi / 5,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
314°
northwest

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ETE IAD
Airport Name Metema Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code ETE IAD
ICAO Code HAMM KIAD
City Metema Washington
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 2,650 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 38.900000, -77.500000

Metema (ETE) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,057 kilometers (6,871 miles / 5,970 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 15:13 in Metema, it's 07:13 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 2,338 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Metema Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 65° (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 Metema Airport (ETE) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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