GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
9,487 km
5,895 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
9,487 km
5,895 mi / 5,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Baku
Heading
320°
northwest

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GNJ IAD
Airport Name Ganja Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GNJ IAD
ICAO Code UBBG KIAD
City Ganja Washington
Country Azerbaijan United States
Timezone Asia/Baku America/New_York
Elevation 1,086 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 38.900000, -77.500000

Ganja (GNJ) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 9,487 kilometers (5,895 miles / 5,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Azerbaijan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:33 in Ganja, it's 16:33 in Washington. With a 9-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 Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 39° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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