IAD
Washington
United States
9,962 km
6,190 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
9,962 km
6,190 mi / 5,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
39°
northeast

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IAD RAS
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code IAD RAS
ICAO Code KIAD OIGG
City Washington Rasht
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 312 ft -40 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 37.320000, 49.620000

Washington (IAD) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 9,962 kilometers (6,190 miles / 5,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Iran. 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 16:32 in Washington, it's 01:02 in Rasht. With a 8.5-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 Rasht (RAS) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 322° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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