IAD
Washington
United States
6,722 km
4,177 miles
LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
Distance
6,722 km
4,177 mi / 3,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD LEJ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Leipzig Halle Airport
IATA Code IAD LEJ
ICAO Code KIAD EDDP
City Washington Leipzig
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 312 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 51.430000, 12.240000

Washington (IAD) to Leipzig (LEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany is 6,722 kilometers (4,177 miles / 3,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:09 in Washington, it's 20:09 in Leipzig. 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 Leipzig (LEJ) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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