IAD
Washington
United States
11,985 km
7,447 miles
MSH
Masirah
Oman
Distance
11,985 km
7,447 mi / 6,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

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IAD MSH
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Masirah Air Base
IATA Code IAD MSH
ICAO Code KIAD OOMA
City Washington Masirah
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Muscat
Elevation 312 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 20.680000, 58.890000

Washington (IAD) to Masirah (MSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Masirah Air Base (MSH) in Masirah, Oman is 11,985 kilometers (7,447 miles / 6,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in Washington, it's 17:40 in Masirah. With a 9-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 Masirah (MSH) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 326° (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 Masirah Air Base (MSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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