IAD
Washington
United States
9,991 km
6,208 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,991 km
6,208 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD RAE
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code IAD RAE
ICAO Code KIAD OERR
City Washington Arar
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 312 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 30.910000, 41.140000

Washington (IAD) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 9,991 kilometers (6,208 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 11:00 in Washington, it's 19:00 in Arar. 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 1,501 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 317° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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