IAD
Washington
United States
11,260 km
6,997 miles
NEJ
Nejjo
Ethiopia
Distance
11,260 km
6,997 mi / 6,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD NEJ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Nejjo Airport
IATA Code IAD NEJ
ICAO Code KIAD HANJ
City Washington Nejjo
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 312 ft 6,150 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 9.550000, 35.470000

Washington (IAD) to Nejjo (NEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia is 11,260 kilometers (6,997 miles / 6,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 05:40 in Washington, it's 13:40 in Nejjo. With a 8-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 5,838 feet between the two airports. Nejjo Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nejjo (NEJ) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 313° (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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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