IAD
Washington
United States
4,230 km
2,628 miles
IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
Distance
4,230 km
2,628 mi / 2,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
180°
south

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IAD IPI
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport San Luis Airport
IATA Code IAD IPI
ICAO Code KIAD SKIP
City Washington Ipiales
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/New_York America/Bogota
Elevation 312 ft 9,765 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 0.860000, -77.670000

Washington (IAD) to Ipiales (IPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia is 4,230 kilometers (2,628 miles / 2,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 United States with Colombia. 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 15:49 in Washington, it's 15:49 in Ipiales.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,453 feet between the two airports. San Luis 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 Ipiales (IPI) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 0° (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 San Luis Airport (IPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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