IAD
Washington
United States
9,862 km
6,128 miles
LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
Distance
9,862 km
6,128 mi / 5,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

IAD LBQ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Lambarene Airport
IATA Code IAD LBQ
ICAO Code KIAD FOGR
City Washington Lambarene
Country United States Gabon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Libreville
Elevation 312 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -0.700000, 10.250000

Washington (IAD) to Lambarene (LBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon is 9,862 kilometers (6,128 miles / 5,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Gabon. 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 11:58 in Washington, it's 17:58 in Lambarene. With a 6-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 Lambarene (LBQ) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 309° (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 Lambarene Airport (LBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.