GRJ
George
South Africa
13,067 km
8,119 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
13,067 km
8,119 mi / 7,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
300°
west northwest

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GRJ IAD
Airport Name George Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GRJ IAD
ICAO Code FAGG KIAD
City George Washington
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 648 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 38.900000, -77.500000

George (GRJ) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 13,067 kilometers (8,119 miles / 7,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 South Africa 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 17:44 in George, it's 10:44 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.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Airport (GRJ) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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