IAD
Washington
United States
11,176 km
6,944 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
11,176 km
6,944 mi / 6,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
98°
east

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IAD NOV
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code IAD NOV
ICAO Code KIAD FNHU
City Washington Huambo
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 312 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Washington (IAD) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 11,176 kilometers (6,944 miles / 6,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Angola. 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 16:04 in Washington, it's 22:04 in Huambo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,275 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa 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 Huambo (NOV) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 308° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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