GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
11,187 km
6,951 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,187 km
6,951 mi / 6,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
314°
northwest

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GDQ IAD
Airport Name Gonder Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GDQ IAD
ICAO Code HAGN KIAD
City Gondar Washington
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 6,449 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 38.900000, -77.500000

Gondar (GDQ) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,187 kilometers (6,951 miles / 6,041 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 00:04 in Gondar, it's 16:04 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 6,137 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 64° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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