IAD
Washington
United States
8,999 km
5,592 miles
MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Distance
8,999 km
5,592 mi / 4,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
57°
east northeast

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IAD MUH
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Mersa Matruh Airport
IATA Code IAD MUH
ICAO Code KIAD HEMM
City Washington Mersa Matruh
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 312 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 31.330000, 27.220000

Washington (IAD) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt is 8,999 kilometers (5,592 miles / 4,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Egypt. 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 10:12 in Washington, it's 17:12 in Mersa Matruh. 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.

The return flight from Mersa Matruh (MUH) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 310° (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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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