IAD
Washington
United States
13,380 km
8,314 miles
MTS
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
13,380 km
8,314 mi / 7,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
101°
east

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IAD MTS
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Matsapha Airport
IATA Code IAD MTS
ICAO Code KIAD FDMS
City Washington Manzini
Country United States Eswatini
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 312 ft 2,075 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -26.530000, 31.310000

Washington (IAD) to Manzini (MTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini is 13,380 kilometers (8,314 miles / 7,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Eswatini. 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 16:01 in Washington, it's 23:01 in Manzini. With a 7-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 1,763 feet between the two airports. Matsapha Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (MTS) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 301° (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 Matsapha Airport (MTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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