GHT
Ghat
Libya
8,094 km
5,029 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
8,094 km
5,029 mi / 4,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
306°
northwest

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GHT IAD
Airport Name Ghat Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GHT IAD
ICAO Code HLGT KIAD
City Ghat Washington
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/New_York
Elevation 2,296 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 25.150000, 10.140000 38.900000, -77.500000

Ghat (GHT) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghat Airport (GHT) in Ghat, Libya to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 8,094 kilometers (5,029 miles / 4,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya 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 20:10 in Ghat, it's 13:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,984 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Ghat Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Ghat (GHT) follows a heading of 71° (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 Ghat Airport (GHT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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