IAD
Washington
United States
9,936 km
6,174 miles
ING
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
9,936 km
6,174 mi / 5,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

IAD ING
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Lago Argentino Airport
IATA Code IAD ING
ICAO Code KIAD SAWA
City Washington El Calafate
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/New_York America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 312 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -50.340000, -72.250000

Washington (IAD) to El Calafate (ING) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina is 9,936 kilometers (6,174 miles / 5,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:49 in Washington, it's 08:49 in El Calafate.

The return flight from El Calafate (ING) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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