IAD
Washington
United States
10,588 km
6,579 miles
IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
Distance
10,588 km
6,579 mi / 5,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/New_York
Heading
19°
north northeast

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IAD IKU
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Issyk-Kul International Airport
IATA Code IAD IKU
ICAO Code KIAD UCFL
City Washington Tamchy
Country United States Kyrgyzstan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bishkek
Elevation 312 ft 5,426 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 42.590000, 76.710000

Washington (IAD) to Tamchy (IKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan is 10,588 kilometers (6,579 miles / 5,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:29 in Washington, it's 06:29 in Tamchy. With a 11-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 5,114 feet between the two airports. Issyk-Kul International Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tamchy (IKU) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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