IAD
Washington
United States
12,188 km
7,573 miles
JJM
Meru-Kinna
Kenya
Distance
12,188 km
7,573 mi / 6,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD JJM
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Mulika Lodge Airport
IATA Code IAD JJM
ICAO Code KIAD HKMK
City Washington Meru-Kinna
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 312 ft 2,000 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 0.170000, 38.200000

Washington (IAD) to Meru-Kinna (JJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) in Meru-Kinna, Kenya is 12,188 kilometers (7,573 miles / 6,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Washington, it's 01:18 in Meru-Kinna. With a 8-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 1,688 feet between the two airports. Mulika Lodge Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Meru-Kinna (JJM) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 312° (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 Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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